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Credit: Imago Wed 17 December 2025 15:03, UK Luis Suarez is in advanced talks to extend his stay in the MLS in a deal that will see him go close to playing into his 40s.Lionel Messi signed a new contract at Inter Miami in October that will see him through to the end of the 2028 MLS season.The Argentine provided two assists against Vancouver Whitecaps as his side won the MLS Cup final at the start of the month, for their first time since their 2018 formation.Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets announced their retirement at the end of the year, with Inter Miami signing Sergio Reguilon to replace the former, but Messi and Suarez are expected to continue. Messi will play in his final World Cup in 2026, with the footballing legend still hoping to make even more history before hanging up his boots.Credit: ImagoLuis Suarez enters advanced talks with Inter MiamiBarcelona and Liverpool legend Suarez joined Inter Miami in 2024, signing on a free transfer after leaving Brazilian club Gremio.The striker rolled back the years in his first campaign, scoring 25 goals and providing 12 assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES And despite his age, the 39-year-old has continued to thrive, netting 17 across all competitions this year. Inter Miami have signed several of Messi’s former teammates, including Rodrigo De Paul, who has become a permanent signing following his loan move from Atletico Madrid.Busquets and Alba both made the move in 2023, joining Messi at the David Beckham co-owned MLS club.
Amid both players’ decisions to retire from football, however, Suarez has decided to extend his stay. 🚨🇺🇾 Inter Miami are in advanced talks with Luis Suárez over new deal at the club to stay for one more season.Negotiations underway with the Uruguayan striker, key to win MLS Cup this season. pic.twitter.com/8JMJpdJbws— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 17, 2025 View Tweet Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that the veteran striker is in advanced talks with Inter Miami to stay at the club for one more season.
