Luis Suarez Agrees To Join New Club After Reunion With Messi

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s next destination has been confirmed as he is set to join Brazilian club Gremio in the coming days. 

Suarez, 35, has reportedly had a verbal agreement to join the club, with his current contract with Uruguay side Nacional running out. 

If the deal comes to pass, Suarez will link up with former teammate Lucas Leiva, who went back to his native Brazil after leaving Lazio in the summer. 

According to reports from Mirror, Suarez was urged by a ‘friend’ believed to be Lionel Messi, to make the switch. 

He is reportedly currently staying with Messi for the holidays, and the recent World Cup winner was the one who convinced him to join Gremio for free. 

"Suarez said that 'his friend' recommended coming to Gremio, which was the best way".

Gremio football deputy Paulo Caleffi told TV Bandeirantes. 

There were reports from Marca that Mexican side Cruz Azul were also ready to hijack Suarez’s services, and had offered twice as much as what Gremio had on the table. 

Source: Sportsbrief