Inter Miami Extends Luis Suárez Contract Through 2026

Inter Miami announced Wednesday that veteran striker Luis Suárez has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the club through the 2026 Major League Soccer season. The 38-year-old Uruguayan, who turns 39 in January, will continue to play alongside Lionel Messi at the MLS champions in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, marking his third season with the team.

Suárez joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2024 campaign on a free transfer from Brazilian club Grêmio, reuniting him with former Barcelona teammates Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. In his debut year, he led the team with 25 goals across all competitions, including 20 in the regular season, tying him with Messi for second-most in MLS. His contributions helped Inter Miami secure its first Supporters' Shield title.

During the 2025 season, Suárez appeared in 50 matches across all competitions, recording 17 goals and 17 assists for a total of 34 goal contributions. The team, under manager Javier Mascherano, won the Eastern Conference championship and claimed its inaugural MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. However, Suárez's role diminished in the playoffs; he was suspended for a game...