Miami.- The Spanish defense Jordi Albaone of Lionel Messi’s partners in the Inter Miamiannounced on Thursday the expansion of his contract with the American team until the end of the 2027 season.
“It leads me to renew the continuing competing, how comfortable I feel in the club, the love I receive from fans in all matches,” said the former Barcelona’s former opener in a statement issued by Inter.
Alba, 36 years old, has surrendered to a great level since he landed in Miami in mid -2023, following the steps of Messi.
Last season, the left -handed side added four goals and 14 assists that were key for Inter achieved the points record in a regular phase of the American league (Mls).
Messi, who also ends contract this year, has advanced his intention to retire in Miami and in the interim sigh because he expands his stay at least until 2026, when they will open their new stadium and North America will stay the FIFA World Cup.
“We have that illusion of continuing to compete, to continue winning and hopefully we can win the maximum possible titles,” said Alba in the statement.
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The INTER has two other former ex -barcelonist, Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets and Uruguayan attacker Luis Suárez, whose commitments also expire in December.
On the future of Busquets, 36, coach Javier Mascherano said earlier than he saw him wanting to “continue playing.”
The continuity of “The gun”, 38, presents greater questions for an Inter that needs to open salary space to attract new figures.
Miami is going through one of his worst moments since the arrival of the so -called Fantastic Four: he occupies the fifth place of the Eastern Conference and registered a single victory in his last six games.
The South Florida franchise, co -ownership of former English soccer player David Beckham, tracks the market for reinforcements for the FIFA Club World Cup, which will inaugurate in front of his fans on June 14 before the Egyptian Ahly.
