da fezbet: Luis Suarez is bowing out in style at Gremio, with the Uruguayan – who is expected to head for Inter Miami – bagging a brace in his final appearance.
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Veteran frontman leaving Brazilian footballExpected to head for the United StatesSet to be reunited with former Barca team-matesWHAT HAPPENED?
The veteran striker is calling time on a productive spell in Brazilian football after scoring 29 goals in 54 appearances. The 36-year-old has hinted at long-standing knee problems forcing him to consider retirement, but he is being lined up for one last challenge in MLS alongside former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.
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Prior to heading to the United States, Suarez brought the curtain down on his stint at Gremio by netting twice in a 3-2 victory over Fluminense. His first of the game was a typical Suarez strike, as he beat the offside trap and raced through on goal to round the goalkeeper and slide into an empty net.
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Gremio had found themselves trailing in the 34th minute but they turned the tie on its head and Suarez put them in complete control when netting their third of the game just past the hour mark. With confidence flowing, the South American superstar casually clipped home a Panenka penalty – allowing him to sign off in style.
WHAT NEXT FOR SUAREZ?
As Suarez hits free agency, he is now clear to agree a deal with Inter Miami. If he does move to Florida, then he will link up with Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at DRV PNK Stadium.