Inter Miami close to signing Sergio Reguilon on free transfer

The last time we heard from Sergio Reguilon he had just left Tottenham Hotspur at the conclusion of his contract and was without a club. It looks like he might be trading unemployment with an opportunity to play football with Lionel Messi.

According to The Athletic, Sergio is in negotiations with Inter Miami to sign with the MLS side on a free transfer with the deal expected to be completed soon.

Reguilon would initially start as a rotation option and backup to to his countryman, 36-year-old former Barcelona star Jordi Alba. However, Alba just announced that he’s retiring at the end of the current MLS season, so this provides and excellent opportunity for Reguilon to replace him next season. Alba joins Sergio Busquets, who also announced his retirement from football last month, opening up two designated player spots for Miami next season.

Should the move go through, Reguilon is joining after the MLS roster after the September 12 roster freeze. Inter Miami can petition the league for an exception, but if that is rejected Sergio would not be able to play for Inter Miami until the 2026 season. Regardless, even if the exemption is not granted it appears all Sergio would need to do is keep his head down and train, knowing that Alba would hand him the keys to the kingdom next season. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me!

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