Jordi Alba reunited with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets as Inter Miami confirm capture of former Barcelona defender

Inter Miami have announced the signing of Jordi Alba, who will be reunited with former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.

The left-back was a free agent after leaving Barcelona at the end of last season.

There had been speculation that he would be one of the players making the move to the Saudi Pro League this summer but he has instead made the switch to MLS.

The full-back made 459 appearances for Barcelona over the course of his 11-year stay, and won six Liga titles and one Champions League.

The US side, co-owned by David Beckham, wrote on their official website: “Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed Spanish national team defender Jordi Alba to a contract through the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with a club option for 2025.

"The one-time UEFA Euro winner, UEFA Champions League winner, UEFA Nations League winner, and six-time LaLiga winner, regarded as one of the world’s best left backs, is expected to join the team in the coming days.”

Inter Miami’s Chief Soccer Director Chris Henderson added: “Jordi is an accomplished, dynamic and experienced player that we’re excited to acquire to continue bolstering our squad. He has proven for over a decade that he is one of the best fullbacks in the sport due to both his defensive solidity and capacity to contribute in the attack.

“We know that he’ll help Inter Miami achieve the Club’s objectives this season and beyond.”

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