Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the team’s second major addition in less than a month.
The team confirmed the move on Friday in a video posted on Twitter. Inter Miami displayed the phrase “Busi,” referring to Busquets’ nickname, accompanied by quotes from various football stars.
“On the field, he’s always No. 5, but in reality as a player and a person, he’s a 10,” Messi wrote in Spanish.
The 36-year-old Messi announced on June 7 that he was joining Miami. He is expected to make his Major League Soccer debut in a home game on July 21.
Owner Jorge Mas told selected outlets on Monday that his club and Messi have agreed to terms and are finalising paperwork and a visa.
After nearly two decades with Barcelona, Busquets, 34, announced last month that he would not return to the club. His contract expires at the end of June.
Busquets has played 722 matches for Barcelona, putting him third all-time behind Xavi and record-holder Messi. One of the best defensive midfielders Barcelona have had, Busquets has scored 18 goals and had 40 assists. He has been team captain for the last two seasons.
