Sergio Busquets always wanted to link up with Leo Messi again

Sergio Busquets wanted to finish his career alongside Leo Messi. Although the player publicly did not want to confirm this in the middle of the negotiation process, in his mind he wanted to continue playing football with the Argentine in a comfortable environment for his family.

Messi was the first to take the step. Leo opted for Inter Miami, despite astronomical offers from Arabian football. Busquets wanted to take a little more time. While in Arabia he had the options of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr or Al-Hilal, in the United States he saw he would feel more comfortable.

He even had a more attractive proposal from North American football, such as Toronto, who also offered him the chance to be an ambassador for the 2026 World Cup, which has one of its venues in Canada.

But in his mind he held on to the idea that his family would live next to Messi's and they could all enjoy good times in Florida.

Now the future of Jordi Alba remains to be resolved, who is also contemplating the option of continuing in Europe, but it cannot be ruled out that he will follow in the footsteps of his friends and join Inter Miami.

Possible debut

Messi's debut in the pink jersey is scheduled for 21 July at Fort Lauderdale's DRV PNK Stadium against Cruz Azul in a tournament that pits North American and Mexican teams against each other. It could also be Busquets' debut in the United States.

In any case, Inter Miami will first hold a big presentation of two of world football's biggest stars joining their project.