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Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami have confirmed the arrival of Luis Suarez as a free agent after leaving Brazilian team Gremio. The Uruguay international and the Argentinian World Cup winner and current Ballon d'Or holder reunite having played together for Barcelona previously.

"I am very happy and excited to take on this new challenge with Inter Miami," said Suarez. "I cannot wait to get started, and I am ready to work to make the dream of winning more titles with this great Club a reality. I am optimistic about what we can achieve together with our shared ambition. I will give my all to bring joy to these great fans I have heard so much about while I wear Inter Miami colors, and look forward to reuniting with great friends and players. I am also eager to meet my new teammates and coaches."

According to Fabrizio Romano, Suarez had agreed to the move verbally one month ago and the 36-year-old has penned an initial single term contract with an option for a further campaign -- reflecting the increasing injury issues he has had in recent years. Together, Suarez and Messi -- not to mention Neymar -- won four La Liga and Copa del Rey titles as well as the UEFA Champions League in 2015.

"We are happy to welcome world class striker Luis Suarez to our club," said Managing Owner Jorge Mas. "Luis is a fierce competitor whose winning drive embodies what we want out of our players. We promised our fans we would pursue the world's best players to build a squad that can compete at the highest echelons in the Americas. Coming off an award-winning season in Brazil, Luis will be a key addition to our roster. We will continue to be ambitious and always strive to pursue the Freedom to Dream."

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The Celeste star who also played for Liverpool and Ajax left Barca one year before Messi and joined Atletico Madrid before returning to his native Uruguay with formative club Nacional. A prolific stint in Brazil followed with Gremio, which included Campeonato Gaucho and Recopa Gaucha titles for the Porto Alegre giants.

"We are delighted to have a player of Luis' quality and passion for the game join our Club," said Co-Owner David Beckham. "He joins a squad that is inspiring the next generation and we look forward to seeing him take to the field with both former teammates and young players from our Academy."

Suarez will see some familiar faces at DRV PNK Stadium with ex-Barca teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also part of Tata Martino's squad. The Herons are currently retooling for the 2024 MLS season after landing the organization's first silverware with the Leagues Cup after Messi's arrival but missing the postseason playoffs.