He InterMiami has made the integration of the left-back official Sergio Reguilonwho will take over the position from Jordi Alba following his retirement, a move that reinforces the club’s ambition to remain among the league’s elite Major League Soccer (MLS). The 28-year-old Spanish footballer signed a contract that binds him to the institution until December 2027, with an option to extend it until December 2028.
Reguilón’s arrival comes just days after Inter Miami won its first MLS Cup title in a Dec. 6 final against the Vancouver Whitecaps. This also marked the farewell to Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, who ended their careers after the victory. In this context, the club was looking for a senior replacement at left-back, a vacancy that is now set to be filled by the former Real Madrid player.
Reguilón, born in Madridbegan his career in the lower divisions of Real Madrid, where he remained for a decade before making his first-team debut during a UEFA Champions League match in October 2018. He was then part of the squad that brought the white club their fourth FIFA Club World Cup title. His prognosis led him to a loan move to Sevilla FC in the 2019/20 season, where he played a key role in winning the championship UEFA Europa League and was included in the ideal team of the tournament.
After his time in Spanish football, Reguilón signed for the Tottenham Hotspur the English Premier League, where he played for two seasons before continuing his career with loan spells at Atlético de Madrid, Manchester United and Brentford FC. In May 2024 he returned to Tottenham, where he remained a free agent in 2025, which made his entry into the MLS easier.
At international level, the full-back played six games for the senior national team Spainincluding three games in the UEFA Nations League in 2020 and one in qualifying for the 2021 FIFA World Cup. Overall, Reguilón has accumulated more than 260 professional appearanceswith 81 games in the Premier League and 56 in LaLiga, highlighting his experience in top-level competitions.
In his first statements as an Inter Miami player, Reguilón expressed his excitement about joining a growing club: “It’s a very ambitious project, a champion club that does things very well and that’s what excites me: to come here to keep winning and competing. My goal is to keep winning, get the trophies we’re missing and win everything here.”explained the footballer. Furthermore, he admitted that the opportunity to share a dressing room with Lionel Messi was an added incentive: “I won’t lie to you: playing with Leo is extra motivation.”.
Reguilón will take up an international place in the squad and comes after several months without competitive action after ending his contract at Tottenham. About this period the player explained: “I’m really looking forward to it, I’ve had a difficult few months. The only thing I’m looking forward to is competing on the field, doing my best and being happy on the field.”.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami continues to negotiate the renewal of the Uruguayan striker Luis Suarezwhose contract expired at the end of the season.
Inter Miami CF’s statement
Inter Miami CF today announced that it has signed Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilón until December 2027, with an option to extend until December 2028. Reguilón, who will take a place in the international squad, brings valuable depth to the team and brings with him a wealth of experience from competing at the highest levels of European football.
“It is a very ambitious project, a winning club that does things well, and that is what attracted me: to come here to continue winning and competing,” said Reguilón. “My goal is to keep winning, get the trophies we are missing and win everything here.”
Reguilón, 28, joins Inter Miami after competing in two of Europe’s most prestigious leagues – LaLiga and the English Premier League – as well as having a solid track record in major international competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and FIFA Club World Cup. During his professional career, the defender has played more than 260 games, including 81 in the Premier League and 56 in LaLiga.
Born in Madrid, Spain, Reguilón began his youth career at Real Madrid CF, where he progressed through the club’s youth system for ten years before being loaned out to second division club UD Logroñés for the 2015/16 season. He returned to Real Madrid in 2016, where he played for Real Madrid Castilla before making his first-team debut in the UEFA Champions League in October 2018. He made his LaLiga debut a month later and was part of the squad that won Real Madrid’s fourth FIFA Club World Cup title that same season.
After his development in Madrid, Reguilón moved on loan to Sevilla FC, where he enjoyed a brilliant 2019/20 season. During his time with the Red and Whites, he helped them win the UEFA Europa League and secured a place in the team of the season.
His excellent performances in Spain earned him a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in England, where he spent two seasons before continuing his European career on loan with Atlético de Madrid. Reguilón then played further loan spells at Manchester United and Brentford FC before returning to Tottenham in May 2024.
At international level, Reguilón played six games for the Spanish senior national team, including three games in the UEFA Nations League in 2020 and one 2021 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Now Reguilón joins Inter Miami CF as a free agent after recently joining Tottenham Hotspur in the 2024/25 season. The experienced left-back brings proven quality in the most important international competitions and will have a contract with the club until December 2027.
TRANSACTION: Inter Miami CF sign Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilón until December 2027, with an extension option until December 2028.
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