Sergio Busquets joins former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami – Soccer News

Inter Miami have signed midfielder Sergio Busquets following his departure from Barcelona.

Busquets, 35, who had spent his total taking part in profession on the Nou Camp, left Barca on the finish of the season and can be reunited with former team-mate Lionel Messi, whose transfer to Miami was confirmed 24 hours earlier.

Miami stated in an announcement: “Inter Miami CF introduced (on Sunday) that it has signed legendary Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets to a contract working by way of the 2025 Main League Soccer (MLS) season.

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“The one-time World Cup champion, nine-time LaLiga winner and former FC Barcelona captain, thought of to be one of many best midfielders of all time, will occupy a Designated Participant slot and is anticipated to hitch the group within the coming days.”

Busquets was a member of Spain’s group which gained the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championships in 2012 and over 15 seasons with Barca made 721 appearances in all competitions, putting him third on the membership’s all-time checklist.

He stated: “This can be a particular and thrilling alternative that I’m very excited to take. I’m wanting ahead to this subsequent step in my profession with Inter Miami.

“I used to be impressed by the membership once I got here with Barcelona final yr and now I’m completely satisfied and able to symbolize the membership myself. I can’t wait to assist deliver the success that this bold membership strives for.”