Former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is expected to follow in the footsteps of former teammate Lionel Messi and sign for Inter Miami.

And Spanish journalist Tony Juan Marti revealed on Catalan radio station (RAC1) that the key midfielder is expected to announce his official transfer to the American League in the coming hours.

Busquets turns 35 next July and announced in May that he would be leaving the Camp Nou after 15 seasons. During that period, Busquets played 722 matches, winning nine Spanish league titles and three European Champions League titles. King’s Cups of Spain, in addition to many other competitions. .

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema were announced to be joining the Saudi Roshan League, the player was rumored to have been transferred to Inter Miami for months.

Less than two weeks after Messi’s move to Miami was announced, the prospect of a return with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is too much for Busquets to ignore.

According to the latest reports, the player was forced to move to Florida based on an improved offer made to him by Inter Miami in the last hours.

The 34-year-old will agree a two-year contract until the end of 2025 and is expected to become one of three designated players in the squad – referred to as specified players designated by league or sports association laws. Outside of the financial constraints imposed on teams, these players are recruited and have a higher cap on salaries and signings.