da mrbet： Luis Suarez has become the latest part of the Barcelona reunion at Inter Miami and he has revealed his reason for joining the Herons.
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Suarez joins Inter Miami in MLSReunites with Messi, Alba and BusquetsReveals reason for joining the HeronsGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Suarez has reconnected with former Barca team-mates Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at the Florida club. He revealed that while the reunion was part of the reason, he had thought about moving Stateside as early as 2019 due to his good friend Nicolas Lodeiro playing with the Seattle Sounders. He also explained that the looming Copa America tournament in the United States was part of the reason as he would be acclimatised to the conditions ahead of his final international tournament for Uruguay.
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"To come help a team that has well-known players that everyone knows and [adjust] to the other players and what is a new club and do what the club wants — which is to attempt to win an MLS Cup and do it with professionalism — is what is wanted of me, this is so important for me," Suarez said. "[Messi] talked to me about the good things about Inter Miami, about MLS. It was so nice for me when he told me that."
Suarez further explained the role of Copa America in his decision, telling : "Anyone who has been in the national team always wants to stay in the national team. I’ve always said that. I had a chance to step aside after the World Cup, but when I was in Brazil I felt good physically and that I could help the team from anywhere. You have to accept the role you have to play and coming here to the United States, knowing the Copa América is being played this year, is another plus. It helps to acclimatise, knowing it will be hot, and that’s good, it’s important to get to know the country. After that, my performances on the field will help the coach decide if I can make a contribution. That will always be based on performances, not on reputation."
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The Uruguayan and Messi spent six seasons together at Barcelona, winning four Spanish league titles and nine other trophies including a Champions League title in that span. Suarez is coming off a year where he was the best player and the best striker in the Brazilian Serie A with Gremio. However, now that he is turning 37 this year and suffering from knee issues, the load of the striker will have to be managed by the club if they want to get the best out of him.
WHAT NEXT FOR SUAREZ?
Suarez has already started training with the Herons and is likely to feature in the season-opening friendly for Inter Miami against El Salvador on January 19 in San Salvador.