Inter Miami have secured the services of veteran striker Luis Suarez for the upcoming 2026 season, with the Uruguayan signing a new one-year contract. Suarez, who turned 38 this year, has been instrumental in Miami's recent successes, helping the club clinch their first-ever MLS Cup title earlier this month with a victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
In the 2025 season, Suarez contributed 17 goals and 17 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions, showcasing his enduring quality and experience. He initially joined Inter Miami prior to the 2024 season, reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
Although Busquets and Alba have retired following the MLS Cup triumph, Suarez has chosen to extend his stay in Miami. Messi, who signed a deal until 2028 in October, will continue to partner with Suarez next season. Suarez, who previously played for Liverpool, also assisted Miami in securing the Supporters' Shield title in his debut season.
Suarez's time in the United States has not been without controversy. He was recently handed a nine-game ban for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staff member after the League Cup final defeat in August. Earlier in his career, he received an eight-match ban from the English Football Association for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra and served three bans for biting opponents while playing for Ajax, Uruguay, and Liverpool.
Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, have also strengthened their squad by signing former Tottenham and Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilón on a free transfer this week.
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