Sergio Busquets Reunites with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
The football world was abuzz with excitement when it was announced that Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets had signed with Inter Miami. The 34-year-old midfielder will be reuniting with former team-mate Lionel Messi, who recently announced his move to the American club.
Busquets and Messi Spent 13 Years Together at Barcelona
Busquets and Messi spent 13 seasons together at Barcelona from 2008 to 2021. During this time, they were part of a successful team which won three Champions Leagues, eight La Liga titles and six Copa del Reys. Busquets played 722 matches in total for Barcelona – the third-most appearances in the club’s history. He scored 18 goals and provided 40 assists.
Busquets Joined Barcelona in 2005 as a Youth Player
Busquets joined the club in 2005 as a youth player, progressing to Barca’s B side before making his first-team debut under manager Pep Guardiola in a 2008 league game against Racing Santander. In announcing Busquets’ decision to leave the Nou Camp, Barcelona described him as “one of the best players ever to represent the club”. He retired from international football in December, having won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship with Spain.
Busquets Opts for Inter Miami Over Saudi Arabia
It has been reported that, like Messi, former Spain midfielder Busquets received offers from Saudi Arabia, but he has opted to move to the Miami side owned by David Beckham. This move reunites two of the most successful players in Barcelona’s history and will bring a wealth of experience to Inter Miami.
Conclusion
Sergio Busquets’ move to Inter Miami is a major coup for the American club. The 34-year-old midfielder will be reuniting with former team-mate Lionel Messi, who recently announced his move to the club. Busquets and Messi spent 13 seasons together at Barcelona from 2008 to 2021, winning three Champions Leagues, eight La Liga titles and six Copa del Reys. It has been reported that, like Messi, Busquets received offers from Saudi Arabia, but he has opted to move to Inter Miami. This move reunites two of the most successful players in Barcelona’s history and will bring a wealth of experience to Inter Miami.