Barcelona legend set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, move imminent

As Barcelona desperately look for a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets in the market this summer, the veteran midfielder himself is closing in on making a final decision on his future.

After announcing his desire to leave Camp Nou last month, Busquets’ future has remained open. He has become a target not just for Inter Miami but also for Saudi Arabia, who are ready to offer him a fortune.

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Busquets looks all set to join Inter Miami, where he will reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

The report from MD further claims Busquets will sign a contract to play for Inter Miami during the remainder of the ongoing MLS season, along with two more years. That means the midfielder could sign a contract at Inter Miami until the end of 2025.

Inter Miami’s potential capture of Busquets could be a welcome one, as far as Messi is concerned. The Argentine shares an excellent relationship with the ageing midfielder and would love to reunite with him in the United States.

Although the two would have loved to reunite at Barcelona next season, the club were not in a position to bring back Messi to the fold. In fact, the Catalans were even struggling to sustain Busquets’ hefty wages, which ultimately led to the player’s decision to quit the club.

Apart from Busquets and Messi, Inter Miami may also target another former Barcelona player Jordi Alba. The defender, just like Busquets, has announced he will be leaving Camp Nou this summer, thus becoming a free agent.

Alba is in active negotiations with Inter Miami and there is a serious possibility he could reunite with Busquets and Messi in the city of Miami this year.