Inter Miami in ‘Advanced’ Talks With Surprise Name to Replace Jordi Alba in 2026

Jordi Alba announced he will retire after the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Javier Mascherano could have further top level experience arriving. / IMAGO/Agencia-MexSport

Inter Miami are reportedly in talks to sign former Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur full back Sergio Reguilón on a free transfer, with the Spaniard seemingly prioritizing a move to Major League Soccer amid Jordi Alba’s retirement.

The 28-year-old has been without a club since his contract with Tottenham Hotspur ended at the end of June, but does boast international experience after being capped six times by Spain between 2020 and 2021.

The Herons have already qualified for the season-ending MLS Cup playoffs, and Fabrizio Romano reports that Miami are in advanced talks with Reguilón as he could immediately strengthen their squad without needing to wait for the transfer window to open.

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How Jordi Alba’s Retirement Paves Way for Reguilon Move

Reguilón last represented Brentford on loan. / IMAGO/Pro Sports Images

Alba announced on Tuesday that he would retire at the end of the MLS season. With the Spaniard leaving, a Designated Player spot opens up on the roster. Romano added La Liga clubs and Iranian team Persepolis have offered Reguilón salaries near €4 million ($4.66 million) a season, but Reguilón has communicated to his agent that he is adamant in moving to Miami.

Javier Mascherano is looking to guide Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title, building on the foundations of the Supporters’ Shield win in 2024 and the club’s first ever trophy, the Leagues Cup in 2023. Adding Reguilón could prove an easier transition heading into 2026 given his experience in England and Spain.

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Noah Allen, behind Alba in the squad currently, has made 11 appearances at left back, but has also featured as a center back in 20 games across all competitions. Allen and Reguilón could battle for the starting job in 2026 as Alba departs.

Sergio Busquets is also set to retire freeing up another DP slot, though it’s expected Rodrigo De Paul takes one after moving in the summer.

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Sergio Reguilón Could Find His Permanent Home With Inter Miami

Sergio Reguilón is a Real Madrid academy graduate. / David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images

Reguilón graduated from Real Madrid’s academy and after just 22 appearances and one full season with the senior team, he was sent on loan to Sevilla, where he really broke out.

Tottenham came knocking and snatched the left back in the summer of 2020, but after two up and down seasons in north London, he was sent on loan to Atlético Madrid for the 2022–23 term. That move didn’t work out either and he followed up that venture with further loan spells at Manchester United and Brentford—neither were convinced by his performances though and he was allowed to return to Spurs.

A brief reintegration saw Reguilón make a further six appearances in Spurs colors, but he was released at the end of his contract.

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