MLS 2023: Inter Miami sign Jordi Alba, another former FC Barcelona player, reunited with defenders Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets

Jordi Alba has become the third player to join the club after Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. All these three players have previously played for the football club Barcelona.

According to Inter Miami’s website, “Inter Miami CF has signed Spanish defender Jordi Alba to a contract for the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with a club option for 2025.”

The one-time UEFA Euro winner, UEFA Champions League winner, UEFA Nations League winner and six-time La Liga winner, regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world, is expected to join the squad in the coming days . (Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team rises to 99th in FIFA rankings)

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Chief Football Director and Sporting Director Chris Henderson said: “Jordy is a skilful, dynamic and experienced player who we are excited to have acquired to strengthen our squad. He has proven for over a decade that he is one of the best fullbacks in the game due to both his defensive solidity and ability to contribute in attack. We know he will help Inter Miami achieve the club’s objectives this season and beyond.”

Alba’s extensive list of achievements includes a number of major competitions, including being a key member of Spain’s 2012 UEFA Euro title-winning campaign and most recently captaining his country and lifting the trophy as they were crowned 2023 UEFA Nations League champions last month. was crowned. At club level, they have won La Liga six times, most recently in the 2022-23 campaign, the UEFA Champions League once, a FIFA Club World Cup and the Copa del Rey seven times.

The left-back has also earned various individual accolades during his successful career. Notably, Alba was named once each in the 2012 UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament as well as in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season and La Liga Team of the Season.

Alba has become a legend for the Spanish giants, making 459 appearances during 11 seasons, the ninth most appearances of any player in the club’s history, while leading Barcelona to six LaLiga titles, one UEFA Champions League title, one Have helped win the FIFA Club World Cup. titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and four Supercopa de España titles. In that span, he recorded 27 goals and 99 assists. Additionally, Alba was managed by Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino in the 2013–14 campaign, where they won the 2013 Supercopa de España.

The 34-year-old defender has also had an illustrious career for his country’s national team, being a key member and playing in every match of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2012-winning campaign and most recently captaining the team to the 2023 UEFA Nations League title. title, as well as competing with the team in three FIFA World Cup tournaments (2014, 2018, 2022). Alba has played 93 matches for Spain, registering 10 goals and nine assists.