In a major boost for Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami, legendary Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has officially signed a new contract to remain at the club. The deal ensures his partnership with close friend Lionel Messi will continue, securing his services through the 2025 season and beyond, until 2026.
Suarez Secures His Miami Future
The club confirmed the contract extension, putting to rest any speculation about the veteran forward's plans. Suarez, who will celebrate his 39th birthday in January, proved his enduring class with a remarkable 2025 campaign, contributing 17 goals and 17 assists in 50 appearances. Since joining Inter Miami ahead of the 2024 season, his overall impact has been immense, with a total of 42 goals and 29 assists in 87 matches across all competitions.
Club co-owner Jorge Mas had previously made it clear that the decision rested with Suarez himself. Mas emphasized that the striker had earned the right to decide how and when his time in Miami would conclude, while simultaneously expressing the club's strong desire for him to stay. This new contract is the result of that mutual respect and shared ambition.
A Vital Part of Championship Success
Suarez's extension comes fresh off the back of Inter Miami's triumphant MLS Cup victory earlier this month. The Herons defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 to lift the trophy, a success built on the foundation laid by Suarez and Messi throughout the season. Although neither star scored in the final, their influence over the entire campaign was described as vital by the club.
With the retirements of fellow Barcelona alumni Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba after the 2025 playoffs, Suarez and Messi are now the sole remaining members of the celebrated "Core Four." Their almost telepathic on-field understanding, forged over years, continues to be a decisive weapon for the team.
Messi's MVP Form and a New Home Stadium
Messi himself is coming off a historic individual season, having been named MLS MVP of the Year for the second consecutive time. He made league history by becoming the first player to win the award in back-to-back seasons, adding the 2025 honour to the one he claimed in his first full year in 2024.
The club, co-owned by David Beckham, is also looking ahead to a landmark event in 2026: the opening of its new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, on April 4 against Austin FC. Interestingly, the team will begin its 2026 season with five consecutive away matches before finally christening their new home venue.
With Suarez's future now secured and Messi leading the line, Inter Miami sends a powerful message of intent to the rest of MLS. The club is firmly focused on building upon its recent championship success and maintaining its status as a dominant force in North American football.
