da fazobetai: Luis Suarez has been in full Lionel Messi mode ahead of his proposed move to Inter Miami, with the striker hitting a second-half hat-trick for Gremio.
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Uruguayan striker starring in BrazilLinked with move to MLSWill reunite with ex-Barca team-matesWHAT HAPPENED?
The veteran Uruguayan frontman continues to ply his club trade in Brazil for now, but the expectation is that he will be heading north to the United States in 2024. Suarez will be allowed to leave his contract at Gremio at the end of the calendar year, freeing him to join former Barcelona team-mate Messi in Florida.
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Suarez is showing no sign of slowing down at 36 years of age, with his goal return for 2023 taken to 14 through 28 appearances in a dramatic outing against Botafogo. Gremio had trailed that contest 3-1 heading into the 50th minute, but somehow turned the tie on its head to lead 4-3 just 19 minutes later.
DID YOU KNOW?
Gremio had Suarez to thank for their remarkable reversal in fortune, with the South American superstar producing three composed finishes as he landed himself another match ball in a stunning career.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Gremio are understandably reluctant to part with Suarez, after seeing him become a reliable source of goals for them, but admit that a “miracle” will be required in order to keep the ex-Liverpool star on their books. It is looking increasingly likely that Suarez will soon be reunited with Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in MLS.