Barcelona veteran Sergio Busquets signs with Inter Miami to reunite with Lionel Messi

Barcelona veteran Sergio Busquets signs with Inter Miami to reunite with Lionel Messi

Inter Miami have officially announced the acquisition of Sergio Busquets, who signed as a free agent after the expiration of his contract with Barcelona.

Having spent an impressive 15 seasons with Barcelona's first team, Busquets departed the club at the end of June.

Throughout his illustrious career with La Blaugrana, he secured numerous accolades, including three UEFA Champions League titles, seven Copa del Rey triumphs, and nine La Liga championships. Notably, he added another La Liga title to his collection in his final year at Barcelona.

Busquets has now reunited with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in Miami, as he takes up one of Inter Miami's coveted Designated Player roster spots.

"This is a special and exciting opportunity that I'm very excited to take. I'm looking forward to this next step in my career with Inter Miami," Busquets told the club's official website.

"I was impressed by the Club when I came with Barcelona last year and now I'm happy and ready to represent the Club myself. I can't wait to help bring the success that this ambitious Club strives for."

Managing owner of Inter Miami, Jorge Mas added: "I am excited to welcome Sergio Busquets to Inter Miami.

"Since day one we have set out to bring the world's best players to Inter Miami. Sergio's repertoire speaks for itself."