Luis Suarez Drops Bombshell on Inter Miami Future and Retirement Plans—Report

Luis Suárez is allegedly nearing completion of a one-year contract extension with Inter Miami, an agreement that would mark his final stint with the club.

Uncertainty clouded the forward's prospects in Miami colors beyond the 2025 campaign. Suárez managed just 22 minutes across Inter Miami's last three MLS Cup playoff matches, losing his starting position to 19-year-old Mateo Silvetti.

Indeed, the Uruguayan remained on the bench throughout the Herons' MLS Cup victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps. With his current deal expiring at year's end, Suárez confronted a crucial choice: Should he join Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in retirement, seek a transfer, or re-sign with Inter Miami?

The Miami Herald indicates the Barcelona icon selected the final option. Suárez and the defending MLS Cup winners are completing negotiations to secure the striker's return to south Florida for one last campaign in 2026.

The 38-year-old is expected to participate in the team's championship defense, along with the inauguration of their new venue, Miami Freedom Park.

Inter Miami Experiencing Major Transformations Before 2026 Campaign

The anticipated comeback of Suárez provides Mascherano with the assurance of retaining one of football's greatest ever scorers within his roster. In MLS competition alone, the striker has netted 42 goals across 87 matches since his December 2023 arrival in the United States.

This agreement also maintains one of the Herons' most influential locker room figures, essential following the departures of Busquets and Alba. The leadership and expertise of Suárez, combined with Lionel Messi, provides continuity to an otherwise evolving roster.

The significance of Inter Miami's loss regarding Busquets and Alba's steadiness, poise, and adaptability cannot be emphasized enough. New acquisition Sergio Reguilón aims to smoothly replace the gap on the left side, though the 29-year-old faces an extremely challenging task.

The Herons will also introduce a prominent figure to occupy their remaining Designated Player position before the 2026 season. While the organization was previously connected to Neymar, Robert Lewandowski represents another ambitious target for MLS's new champions.