The expected addition of former FC Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets became official Sunday when Inter Miami announced they have signed the 35-year-old Spaniard to a deal through the 2025 season.
Busquets is a close friend and former teammate of international star Lionel Messi. Inter Miami officially announced Messi’s long-awaited signing on Saturday.
Inter Miami scheduled an “Unveil” ceremony for Sunday evening at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale to publicly introduce the duo but it was delayed by torrential rain and heavy lightning.
Busquets and Messi were teammates with Barcelona for 15 seasons.
“I am excited to welcome Sergio Busquets to Inter Miami,” managing owner Jorge Mas said in a news release. “Since day one we have set out to bring the world’s best players. Sergio’s repertoire speaks for itself.”…