Barcelona is getting ready for a major overhaul this summer, and it looks like their star striker Luis Suarez might be the first to go. According to several reports, Dutch giants Ajax already made an offer of around $18 million for Suarez with Barca seriously considering accepting it.
After a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, Barcelona decided to embark on a complete rebuild, which will see the majority of their aging stars being placed on the transfer list. Suarez won’t be an exception, and Ajax looks to use the opportunity and reunite with the Uruguayan.
Luis Suarez spent four seasons with Ajax before joining Liverpool in 2010 and has left a significant mark on Johan Cruyff Arena. In 159 games, Suarez scored an impressive 111 goals while helping the team to one Eredivisie title and KNVB Cup trophy.
Uruguayan journalist Enzo Olivera recently reported that Ajax’s sporting director Marc Overmars has been working on Suarez deal in recent days and that he feels confident about landing the 33-year-old scorer. Barca, on the other hand, told the player that he has no future at Camp Nou despite being under contract for another year.
It remains unclear whether Suarez has the desire to play in the Netherlands again or decides to explore other options. In recent months, he was also linked with a move to MLS with Inter Miami believed to be interested in his services.
Suarez spent the previous six years in Spain, being a key player in Barca’s attack. He scored 198 goals in all competitions and contributed to four La Ligas and one UEFA Champions League title among other trophies.
