Luis Suarez Returns To Nacional With Lionel Messi's IDR 218 Billion Private Jet, Proof Of True Friendship

National player Luis Suarez. (Photo: Instagram @nacional)

JAKARTA - Luis Suarez returned to his hometown by joining the club Nacional. He also came in an elegant way.

This could not be separated from the help of his best friend, Lionel Messi. The Paris Saint-Germain player loaned Luis Suarez his private jet worth 12 million pounds (approximately IDR 218 billion).

With Messi's private jet, Suarez can fly to his homeland with his family in style on Sunday, July 31, yesterday. He was greeted by the president of Nacional, Jose Fuentes, who was already waiting at Uruguay's main international airport in Montevideo.

The jet features the number 10 which is identical to Messi's on the tail. In addition, there is also his name along with his wife Antonela and children Thiago, Ciro, and Mateo on the stairs.

The plane carrying the Uruguayan national team player and his family was made by a company in Argentina. This aerial vehicle was designed for Messi and his family.

It has its own kitchen, two bathrooms, and seats for 16 people. The chairs can also be folded and converted into eight beds.

When Suarez made a presentation in front of about 50 thousand fans at the Nacional Gran Parque Central Stadium, Messi was also present in a video that was deliberately prepared by the club management.

As reported by The Sun, Suarez seemed to hold back his emotions when his Barcelona teammate congratulated him on his transfer to Nacional. He also said he would continue to monitor the progress of his friend from Paris.

"I want to send you a warm hug and wish you all the best in this new stage of your career," Messi said in the video.

"I know how important it is for you to be there at Nacional, back home, and in your country after such a long time, to prepare for the World Cup that is just around the corner."

Messi said he really loves Suarez. He was ready to do anything for his best friend.

"I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon," he said.

Meanwhile, Suarez described his welcome as something extraordinary and unforgettable. He said what happened was a dream come true.