Inter Miami continue Barcelona Old Boys reunion with Jordi Alba's unveiling, presentation

Former Barcelona star, Jordi Alba. (Photo Credit: Inter/X)

Inter Miami continue Barcelona Old Boys reunion with Jordi Alba's unveiling, presentation

Izuchukwu Akawor 08:34 - 03.08.2023

Jordi Alba was unveiled before the game against Orlando City before he made his debut for Inter Miami later on.

MLS club Inter Miami have officially confirmed the signing of another Barcelona old boy following the unveiling of Jordi Alba. 

The club announced the capture of the former Barcelona full-back last month as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria.

https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1686927560116944896?s=20

Inter Miami announced Alba with a statement published on social media platform X.

Alba presented to Inter fan

Weeks after his transfer was announced, Alba was officially presented to the Inter Miami fans before the game against Orlando City in the Leagues Cup on Thursday morning. 

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Inter Miami's latest Barcelona old boy. Alba. presented to the fans. (Photo Credit: Inter/X)

The defender becomes the latest ex-Barcelona superstar to join David Beckham’s revolution at Inter. 

Jordi Alba (L) has joined Sergio Busquets (R) at Inter Miami | Photo Credit: IMAGO / NurPhoto

He has been reunited with former teammates in Catalan, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. 

Alba, who is known as one of the best fullbacks in the world, has put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the option of a further year. 

Alba makes Inter debut

It was a winning start to his adventure at Inter Miami after he made his debut against Orlando City. 

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Jordi Alba is the latest ex-Barcelona star at Inter Miami. (Photo Credit: Inter/X)

Following his debut, Alba was on the Inter Miami bench but came on in the second half for his debut.

The 34-year-old came on for Noah Allen in the 64th minute, with the home side already leading 2-1 thanks to goals from his former Barcelona pal Lionel Messi and Josef Martinez.

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Lionel Messi has now scored five goals and assisted one in three matches.

Messi went on to net the winner eight minutes after Alba came on to wrap up a memorable debut for the Spanish defender as Inter thrashed Orlando City 3-1.

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