Life is going great for Lionel Messi in Miami. The Argentine is enjoying life in the United States with his new team, with another Ballon d’Or award in his personal trophy cabinet. Despite trying to lift Inter Miami into the MLS playoffs, injuries kept Messi from making this happen, and he’s looking forward to the new season to get Inter Miami to the top of American soccer.
To do this, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner needs the best players around him. With a reunion with Luis Suarez already imminent, Messi has reportedly requested another ex-Barcelona star to join him in Miami.
Lionel Messi requests another ex-Barcelona star to Miami
Inter Miami are building a team that can challenge for glory in the MLS for at least the next few years. They’re building a team around Lionel Messi, and despite being 36, the Argentine is still capable of performing at the highest level possible, producing results when they matter.
With Messi already reunited with Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, two of his former Barcelona teammates, the former PSG star has reportedly demanded the transfer of another former Barcelona teammate, revealed to be Sevilla’s Ivan Rakitic.
Ivan Rakitic played alongside Messi for six years, from 2014 to 2020, when he rejoined Sevilla for a second stint. The pair won the infamous treble in 2015 with Luis Enrique at the helm. Lionel Messi was at the peak of his career during that time, forming a formidable partnership with Neymar and Suarez in what is now known as one of the deadliest front threes in football.
According to a Spanish media outlet, Messi has formally asked Beckham to bring in Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla ahead of the new MLS season scheduled to begin next year.
Messi is still reeling from his recent Ballon d’Or glory after he took the time to celebrate his victory with his Inter Miami teammates at the club’s training ground.
Luis Suarez reportedly confirmed deal with Inter Miami
Inter Miami tried to land Luis Suarez from Gremio a few months ago, but the deal fell through as Gremio held the Uruguayan to his contract. This temporarily halted Messi’s dream of playing alongside Luis Suarez again. However, the rumors are back, and reports now strongly suggest that the deal is done.
According to ESPN, the South Florida club recently reached an agreement with Luis Suarez to reunite the former Barcelona forward with his best friend in the United States. This will help the ambitious Miami club reach new heights next season as they look to compete on all fronts.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s relationship goes beyond football. The two have a great friendship away from football and regularly vacation together with their families, which will even be more exciting for Suarez when he moves to Miami next year.
Can Inter Miami and Lionel Messi conquer the MLS next season?
