Barcelona legend has proposals from 2 European clubs amid interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami - Reports

Inter Miami could miss out on reuniting Lionel Messi with his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba, as he has received contract proposals from Inter Milan and Benfica.

According to AS, Inter and Benfica have made proposals to Alba, who's a free agent after leaving the Blaugrana. The veteran full-back reportedly knows that remaining in Europe will allow him to continue being a prominent fixture in the Spain team.

However, Alba also has garnered interest from Inter Miami who are looking to reunite him with Lionel Messi. The DRV PNK Stadium is noted as the favored destination but the 34-year-old has many options, including from the Saudi Pro League.

Alba was a consistent starter under Xavi at Barcelona last season. He made 30 appearances across competitions, scoring two goals and providing six assists. The left-back is still capable of performing at the highest level, so he has interest from Europe.

However, a move to Inter Miami would also see Alba reunite with Sergio Busquets as well as Messi. It appears that the Herons are intending on putting together a strong former Barca contingent to help Messi settle in the MLS.

Alba will now need to make a decision over his future with pre-season on the horizon. The Spain international could be enticed to link back up with his former Blaugrana teammates in Miami.

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Former Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo says Lionel Messi was surprised by his talent

Arthur Melo thanked Messi for his glowing verdict.

Former Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has said that Lionel Messi got wowed by his talent when he first joined the Blaugrana.

The 26-year-old arrived at the Camp Nou in 2018 and caught the legendary forward's eye the most. He said (via BarcaUniversal):

“Messi said I was the one who surprised him the most of all the signings in 2018. I thought he was joking. And I had just arrived at Barca.

"It was a very nice moment for me. Afterwards, in the dressing room, I spoke to him in person and thanked him.”

Arthur's time at Barca was a disappointing one, as he struggled to nail down a consistent place in the starting lineup. He made 72 appearances across competitions, bagging ten goal contributions.

The Brazilian departed the Camp Nou in 2020, a year before Lionel Messi also said farewell to Barcelona. Arthur headed to Juventus in Serie A, but he has continued to frustrate amid injury issues. He spent last season on loan at Liverpool but only managed one appearance due to a serious thigh injury.