Inter Miami has re-signed striker Luis Suárez through the 2026 season, the MLS Cup champions announced Wednesday.
The legendary Uruguay international has 17 goals and 17 assists in 50 appearances for the team in 2025. However, Inter Miami became a buzzsaw after Suárez was sent to the bench by head coach Javier Mascherano. Replaced by Mateo Silvetti after Miami’s 2-1 loss to Nashville SC in the first round, Miami won its next four games and outscored its opponents 16-2 en route to the MLS Cup title.
Suarez, who turns 39 in January, has 42 goals and 29 assists in 87 matches since joining Inter Miami ahead of the 2024 season. He faced numerous knee problems late in his professional career, saying in 2023 that he was often unable to play without the aid of painkillers.
Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said earlier this month that Suarez would get a deal if he wanted to return.
“Luis deserves to be able to make this decision, to be able to walk out the front door and be celebrated properly by the club,” Mas told reporters on December 6. “And if he decides to stay at the club for another year, that would be great. I would like to see Suárez stay.
Only Suárez and two-time MLS MVP Lionel Messi remain of Miami’s “Core Four” of former FC Barcelona stars, with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba retiring after the 2025 playoffs.
The Herons are scheduled to open their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, on April 4 against Austin FC. The club will play its first five matches of the 2026 season away.
