Luis Suarez Admits Inter Miami Move is a ‘Challenge’; Says He’s ‘Very Happy’ to Enjoy ‘Last Stage’ With Lionel Messi

Three matches into reuniting with his ex-teammates at Inter Miami, Luis Suarez found the net in a friendly against Al Hilal. However, Suarez’s team ultimately lost. Soon they would take a merciless 6-0 beating from Al Nassr. Nevertheless, the Uruguayan is in great spirits to re-share the stage and locker room with Lionel Messi. Aware that both of them are in the dusk of their careers, El Pistolero took pride in ‘trying to fulfill‘ fans’ dreams of winning titles.

Luis Suarez will most likely debut in the MLS on February 21 against Real Salt Lake. Thereafter, he and Messi have quite a lot of titles to chase with the Herons, who are yet to claim their first MLS trophy.

Luis Suarez gets candid on the Inter Miami challenge that’s been ‘in the balance’

Even now, several fans and pundits believe that MLS clubs are hubs for washed-up soccer stars. However, Luis Suarez thinks he is on a fresh quest in America. “Obviously the challenge of going to a club that hasn’t yet won the MLS is nice and the reunion with teammates is also nice. And then trying to fulfill the dreams that Inter Miami people have of winning titles was very much in the balance,” said Luis Suarez in a press conference, (translated by DeepL) as compiled by AS.

Suarez joined Inter Miami, while he had a year and a half still running in his contract with the Brazilian outfit, Gremio. Furthermore, since the ‘Designated Player’ slot was already occupied in Miami, the Uruguayan took a pay cut to reunite with his Barcelona pals. And he seems to be the least worried about the money at David Beckham‘s franchise. He is thankful for the opportunity to lace up with Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

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“Very happy after many years of playing together to share not only on the field but also day-to-day life with him[Messi] is very nice. And to enjoy this last stage that we have left as soccer players and to enjoy it also as friends,” said Suarez. The 37-year-old is having quite the day-to-day life with the 2022 World Champion. Recently, Messi, Suarez, and their wives partied in Miami with Colombian star Sofia Vergara. On the field, Luis Suarez is having the busiest of pre-season campaigns out there.

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The Herons have already played four matches. Now they await a clash against Hong Kong on Sunday. Then, the entourage flies to Japan to meet Vissel Kobe in a friendly. The pre-season concludes with a match against Argentina’s Newell’s Old Boys. Though Suarez and Miami have not found success so far in friendlies, the player is indeed testing the waters before embarking on the new MLS challenge.

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