Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric and Luis Suarez the latest stars linked with moves to MLS in 2024 after Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami

Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric and Luis Suarez have been linked with MLS moves within the next year, according to reports.

Suarez, in particular, is close to joining his pal, Lionel Messi, at Inter Miami, as soon as this winter, after the expiration of his contract, which was shortened because of lingering knee issues, with Brazilian side Gremio. 

MailSport previously reported that an agreement has been reached between the 36-year-old, Uruguayan striker and The Herons, this week. 

Giroud, on the other hand, has been rumored with a free transfer to the U.S. since the start of the 2022-23 Serie A season, as he’s in his last year of a two-year deal with AC Milan, for whom he scored a brace against Napoli (2-2) last month.

France’s all-time scorer (54 goals) wouldn’t necessarily head to Miami, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Men In Blazers, as he’s been tipped to sign for Columbus Crew. 

Olivier Giroud, of AC Milan, has been linked with a free move to the Columbus Crew next year

The Crew finished third in the Eastern Conference standings this season, and beat Atlanta United in their first game of their first-round series of the MLS playoffs. Ex-Watford striker Chucho Hernandez is among the club’s ranks this year. 

Next up: Luka Modric. The Croatian is believed to be unhappy with the game time he’s been given at Real Madrid this season. 

The 38-year-old midfielder, who just finished 10th in this year’s Ballon d’Or voting process that saw Messi win his world-record eight prize (first active MLS winner), has also been linked with a move to Inter Miami. 

Luka Modric is said to be unhappy at Real Madrid this season and is eyeing a move to the U.S.

Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann has always flirted with the idea of playing in MLS one day 

He was spotted on vacation with Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham this summer, intensifying links with a move to the U.S. in the next few months. 

Lastly, Antoine Griezmann has flirted with the idea of ending his career in America for a while, now.

The 32-year-old, Atletico Madrid forward has always expressed his desire to play for an MLS club some day, but is believed to be ‘very happy’ in Spain for the foreseeable future, according to Romano.

France’s No. 7 has also been linked with a cut-price move to the Premier League in January, particularly, Manchester United, according to OkDiario.