He formed a strong partnership with Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets during his playing days.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/01/03/cristiano-ronaldo-top-6-footballers-who-moved-to-asia-at-end-of-their-careers/

However coach Xavi Hernandez has said the club still need to sign a defensive midfielder after captain Sergio Busquets left for Inter Miami at the end of his contract.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/barcelona-confirm-ilkay-gundogan-signing-from-manchester-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barcelona-confirm-ilkay-gundogan-signing-from-manchester-city

In addition to Messi, Suarez will also be reunited with former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, who are part of the Inter Miami squad.

Source: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/sports/luis-suarez-joins-inter-miami-to-reunite-with-former-barcelona-teammate-messi/

It was not an easy debut for Messi as he was introduced alongside fellow new signing Sergio Busquets in the 51st minute.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-interview-inter-miami-30526435

New signing Sergio Busquets also made his debut in the game, but Jordi Alba will be playing his first game for the club later.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/messi-scores-stunning-free-kick-on-mls-debut/