Luis Suarez is one of the greatest goalscorers soccer has seen this century, with the Inter Miami attacker still at the top of his game at 37-years-old.
Suarez has already set numerous Inter Miami records this season with the former FC Barcelona forward bagging 20 goals in all competitions for the Herons, with the striker filling the void left by the injured Lionel Messi exceptionally.
Heading into the post-season, Suarez will be one of Inter Miami’s most important players as the Florida franchise look to win MLS Cup and to add even more silverware to their no. 9’s already stacked trophy cabinet.
And Suarez is now set to make a major career announcement this week.
Suarez to announce international retirement from Uruguay
According to El Grafico, Suarez is set to announce his international retirement from the Uruguay national team, with a press conference scheduled for later tonight where the striker is set to break the news.
With Suarez Uruguay’s all-time leading goalscorer, the 37-year-old leaves a commanding legacy on his national team, one that is now in good hands under Marcelo Bielsa with top attacking talents like Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez.
Indeed, Suarez won the 2011 Copa America with Uruguay and led the South American nation to a FIFA World Cup semi-final in 2010, with the attacker playing in numerous competitions for his country.
Yet at 37-years-old, now is clearly the time for Suarez to call time on his international career, especially if it means the forward can focus on Inter Miami for the next 18 months.
Inter Miami could now get the best out of Suarez
Suarez’s international career in recent years has seen the legendary striker mostly start from the bench, with the forward hardly featuring for Uruguay at this summer’s Copa America.
Yet for Inter Miami, Suarez announcing his retirement from the international game could allow the Herons to finally get the best out of the forward, who in recent weeks has hit new heights already in MLS.
Without the distraction or Uruguay, Suarez can throw his whole focus behind playing for Inter Miami, and the Florida franchise could benefit majorly from this development in the coming months.