Suarez signed with Inter Miami last winter, and there was concern that his history of knee pain would limit his playing time. He put those worries to rest, playing in 37 matches across all competitions in, including 27 in regular-season play. He played a critical leadership role during the two months Messi was out injured.

Luis Suarez has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami that will keep him with the club through the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Former Liverpool, Barcelona and Ajax striker Suarez joined Miami in December 2023 before going on to top score with 25 goals in all competitions as the club won a first Supporters’ Shield title in their history.