Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has this week closed one chapter on his illustrious career with the announcement of his retirement from Uruguay.
The 37-year-old attacker announced in a press conference that this Friday’s clash against Paraguay will be Suarez’s last for the South American giants, with the striker ending his Uruguay career as the all-time goalscorer.
With Suarez saying the time is right to retire from Uruguay, the former FC Barcelona superstar is ending his 17-year-long with the national team at the right moment, with Inter Miami heading into the MLS play-offs.
And Inter Miami seemingly have a plan in mind on what to do about Suarez’s contract.
All parties to discuss Suarez’s Inter Miami contract this year
According to AS, all relevant parties will discuss what to do with Suarez’s contract with Inter Miami at the end of the year, which is currently set to expire once the MLS season has concluded.
With Suarez breaking records with Inter Miami and staking a claim as arguably the Florida franchise’s best player this year, the attacker could be convinced to stay for another season if an agreement can be reached.
Moreover, with Suarez hardly playing alongside Lionel Messi in this campaign, the Uruguay superstar might want a second crack at Inter Miami when his long-term teammate is finally fit and healthy enough to play regularly in 2025.
Indeed, Suarez has more to give in MLS after just one year in America, and reaching an agreement on a new contract could be huge for Inter Miami heading into next season.
Suarez knows he can play for an extra year in MLS
With Suarez in exceptional form this year and now retired from the international game, the Uruguay international knows he could play for an extra season in MLS.
Whilst Messi has suffered from injuries, Suarez has stayed fit for the majority of the year, with the attacker now in the conversation for the MLS Golden Boot award.
And with the forward’s contract coming to an end in three months, Inter Miami need to get to work in tying Suarez down to a new deal, with the Uruguayan too good to be allowed to retire just yet.