Left-back Jordi Alba is free on the market after not renewing his contract with Barcelona. Still without a defined destination, the 34-year-old athlete is in negotiations to join Lionel Messi’s new team, Inter Miami, according to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The two players played together in the Catalan team from 2012 to 2021, making a successful partnership. The desire to play again with the Argentine would be one of the main reasons for Alba to sign with the US team, according to the newspaper. Sport.
Understand Jordi Alba is now in active negotiations to join Inter Miami — it’s a concrete possibility. 🇪🇸🇺🇸 #MLS
Alba has two proposals from Saudi, he has made no final decision yet. Player will assess his options and decide in the next weeks. pic.twitter.com/fJm30MGBqo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2023
Despite talks with Inter Miami, the Spaniard also has other offers on the table. Two clubs in Saudi Arabia would have made proposals for the defender. In Europe, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan also showed interest in the player.
After 11 years at Barcelona, Alba announced his departure in the penultimate round of La Liga. The wing-back left the club after wearing the culé jersey 459 times, scoring 27 times and distributing 99 assists.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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