Inter Miami Signs Former Spain and Barcelona Midfielder Sergio Busquets to Join Lionel Messi
Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer club, announced on Friday that they have signed former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets. The signing comes after Lionel Messi announced earlier this month that he would be moving to Miami, and he will now be reunited with his former Barca teammate Busquets. The announcement was made on Twitter with the post “Si, Busi” which refers to Busquets’ nickname. The tweet also included quotes from several people in the game, including former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, praising Busquets.
Busquets had previously announced in May that he would leave Barcelona in the summer at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old midfielder has been a central part of Barcelona’s successes in the past 15 years, including nine Spanish league titles and three Champions League triumphs. He played as a pivot behind Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez in an iconic midfield trio, and the three of them also won the World Cup with Spain in 2010.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said this week that the club expects to make between three to five new signings to join Messi. “We’ve been preparing our roster for Messi’s arrival in ‘23, so we left an enormous amount of flexibility,” Mas told the Herald. “We will be making additional signings during the summer window, more than what people anticipate… I can say we will potentially be making between three and five signings.”
Busquets is likely to occupy one of the three ‘Designated Player’ spots, an MLS designation for high-earning players whose wages do not count against the salary cap. Inter Miami has also been linked with another Spain and Barcelona favorite, left-back Jordi Alba.
The Signing of Sergio Busquets
Sergio Busquets is a highly decorated midfielder who has won numerous titles with Barcelona and Spain. He has been a key player for Barcelona for the past 15 years and played a crucial role in their success. His signing with Inter Miami is a significant move for the club as they continue to build a strong team around Lionel Messi.
Busquets’ Role in Inter Miami
Busquets is likely to occupy one of the three ‘Designated Player’ spots, which means he will be a high-earning player whose wages do not count against the salary cap. His experience and leadership will be invaluable to the team, and he will bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the midfield. Busquets’ signing is a clear indication of Inter Miami’s ambition to compete at the highest level in MLS.
Inter Miami’s Plans for the Future
Inter Miami’s owner, Jorge Mas, has stated that the club expects to make between three to five new signings to join Messi. The club has been preparing its roster for Messi’s arrival in 2023, and they have left an enormous amount of flexibility to make additional signings during the summer window. Mas has also hinted that the club may sign more players than what people anticipate.
Conclusion
The signing of Sergio Busquets is a significant move for Inter Miami as they continue to build a strong team around Lionel Messi. Busquets’ experience and leadership will be invaluable to the team, and he will bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the midfield. Inter Miami’s owner, Jorge Mas, has stated that the club expects to make between three to five new signings to join Messi, which indicates their ambition to compete at the highest level in MLS. With Busquets’ signing, Inter Miami has taken another step towards achieving their goals.