FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suarez goes to play alongside Lionel Messi for not less than yet another 12 months.
Suarez and Inter Miami have agreed on a one-year contract extension for the approaching season, the group introduced Wednesday.
The monetary phrases weren’t disclosed. Suarez made $1.5 million this 12 months in his first Inter Miami season, one during which the Uruguayan striker scored 20 objectives — tied with Messi for the group lead — in Main League Soccer common season play and a team-best 25 objectives throughout all competitions.
“I’m very completely satisfied, very excited to proceed for one more 12 months and to have the ability to get pleasure from being right here with this fanbase, which for us is like household,” Suarez stated in feedback distributed by the group. “We really feel very, very related with them, and hopefully, subsequent 12 months, we will convey them much more pleasure.”
Inter Miami set MLS information for factors (74) and successful share (.765) throughout this MLS common season, one during which the membership went 22-4-8 and captured the Supporters Defend. The membership didn’t get out of the primary spherical of the playoffs, falling to Atlanta United within the best-of-three sequence.
The contract extension for Suarez, who turns 38 in January, retains the Inter Miami core of stars with Barcelona ties collectively. Suarez performs at Inter Miami alongside Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, a gaggle that teamed up with the powerhouse Spanish membership in previous years. And newly named Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano — his hiring was made official on Tuesday — additionally performed with that foursome at Barcelona.
“In 2024, Luis dropped at Inter Miami all the components that make him one of many biggest strikers of all time,” Inter Miami soccer operations president Raul Sanllehi stated. “He carried out at an elite stage for us, and we’re excited to see that proceed subsequent season. Luis was not solely our main scorer this season, but additionally a frontrunner for the group. His influence can’t be understated.”
Suarez has represented Uruguay within the final 4 World Cup competitions. He’s performed for Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, amongst different golf equipment, and has earned a slew of honors — Dutch participant of the 12 months, FIFA Membership World Cup Golden Ball, Premier League Participant of the Season and World Cup All-Star Crew amongst them.
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