Senior Barcelona and Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez almost united Real Madrid in 2014.
Suarez will begin a new chapter in his career this month as he begins the 2024 MLS season with Inter Miami.
As part of an extensive interview with La Mesa, as reported via BrandSuarez opened up about how his career in Spain could have been very different.
After an incredible final season at Liverpool in 2013/14, Suarez indicated his intention to leave Anfield, after the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
However, a controversial incident at the tournament effectively ended Real Madrid's transfer interest, as Barcelona stepped up their efforts.
Suarez bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini and was hit with a four-month FIFA ban before completing his move to Barcelona.
“My representatives spoke to Real Madrid before the 2014 World Cup. They wanted to sign me and everything was going in the right direction,” he said.
“They were thinking of selling Karim Benzema to Arsenal, everything was already done.
“However, when the World Cup started, Barcelona entered the race, and obviously I preferred Barça.
“With the situation above the bite, Real Madrid lost interest, and Barça became more interested. In the end I had both options, and I chose Barça, because it was my dream.”
Suarez scored a superb 198 goals in 283 appearances for Catalonia, as he won four. The league titles and a UEFA Champions League, before moving on and winning the league title at Atletico in 2021.
