Inter Miami has reportedly not yet opened talks with Jordi Alba or Luis Suárez, although, according to Tata Martino, the “desire” is there to have the former FC Barcelona stars return. Martino cited that MLS is a “tough” league due to all the roster and salary considerations and restrictions.
Both Suárez and Alba have been pivotal for the club. While both have their issues due to being over 33 years old, Alba and Suárez have been major contributors to the team. Lionel Messi, who has missed substantial time this season, has a contract until December of 2025.
In total, 16 players on the squad are up for renewal, and some of them are first-team players. Here are the contracts set to expire at Inter Miami in December of 2024:
Players Inter Miami Could Lose on Free Transfers
The following players all have contracts until December 2024, after which they will be free agents:
- Luis Suárez – Centre-Forward
- Jordi Alba – Left-Back
- Sergiy Kryvtsov – Centre-Back
- Nicolás Freire – Centre-Back
- Matías Rojas – Attacking Midfield
- Franco Negri – Left-Back
- Marcelo Weigandt – Right-Back
- CJ dos Santos – Goalkeeper
- Yannick Bright – Right-Back
- Ryan Sailor – Centre-Back
- Ian Fray – Centre-Back
- Felipe Valencia – Right Winger
- Noah Allen – Left-Back
- Lawson Sunderland – Central Midfield
- Leo Afonso – Centre-Forward
- Cole Jensen – Goalkeeper
MLS teams usually wait until the end of the season to pick up contract options or make any major roster decisions. Various players on this list are sure to pique the interest of many MLS clubs, including the high-profile names.