Luis Suarez ‘closer than ever’ to joining new club: Reports
Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Luis Suarez is reportedly close to joining Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.
Suarez, 35, is currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with La Liga side Atletico Madrid.
According to CBS Sports journalist Klaus German, the Uruguayan striker is on the brink of arriving in the MLS.
He tweeted:
"Luis Suarez CLOSER THAN EVER to the MLS. And before you ask, No, it’s not Inter Miami."
ESPN's Taylor Twellman then confirmed this news by mentioning which club he would be joining of which is Los Angeles FC.
#LAFC twitter.com/klausgerman_/s…
LAFC are currently flourishing in the MLS Western Conference as they sit top on 45 points with 14 wins in 21 games.
They hold a four-point lead over second-placed Austin and boast a game in hand.
Cherundolo's side have already lured two megastars to the Banc of California Stadium in Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale and Juventus icon Giorgio Chiellini.
The Uruguayan looks likely to join the two in California with a move to the United States in the offing for the former Liverpool and Barcelona star.
The veteran striker made 45 appearances for Atletico Madrid last season, scoring 13 goals whilst providing three assists.
If he does arrive at Los Angeles FC, he will come with an abundance of experience, having won numerous trophies during his glittering career.
He has a Champions League, five La Liga titles and the Eredivisie title to his name.
He has scored 437 goals and given 240 assists in 699 appearances in his career thus far and was part of the iconic Barcelona trio of himself, Lionel Messi and Neymar that captivated fans.
Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Luis Suarez will leave Europe as one of the greats
Luis Suarez is a polarizing figure who can certainly irritate fans and opponents with some questionable antics.
The former Liverpool striker has shown his 'bite' on numerous occasions alongside being problematic behind-the-scenes.
But when the former Barcelona star is on-the-pitch and in his element, more often than not, he creates magic.
His trophy cabinet and statistics speak for themselves as the Uruguayan has dominated any league he has played in.
Just how did @LuisSuarez9 do that?! 🤩 https://t.co/i1HQfGQbNB
He will be the latest superstar in the MLS and will only further help raise the standards of the football in the United States.
There had been reports that the forward is in line to make an emotional return to former club Nacional.
However, the free agent looks likely to be heading to Los Angeles to line-up alongside former foe Bale.