The former Liverpool star was authorized to train, but will remain suspended from every competition until October 26th.

After being suspended for biting Giorgio Chiellini during this year’s World Cup, Luis Suarez was able to train with Barcelona for the first time since the club announced he had been transferred from Liverpool.

The Uruguayan player and Premier League’s top scorer last season expressed his gratitude for everything Barcelona did to support him.

“I am very grateful to the club for everything they have done for me in these last few weeks. They have treated me so well and I’m grateful now to be able to start this great challenge to play for Barça,” he told the club’s channel.

Suarez knows the path won’t be easy, especially after what happened against the Italian defender.

“It was a very uncomfortable situation. I am paying for a mistake that I have made and apologized for but I have to put all that behind me now. 'I have to think about the future and about playing for Barça which is something I had dreamed about,” he stated.

“I am very happy to be able to feel like a footballer again and to be with my team-mates. I was so desperate to start training, and now it’s all about waiting to get back to playing and having contact with the supporters and getting to feel what it’s like to play in the Camp Nou.”

Suarez will be able to play on October 26, when Barcelona faces arch-rival Real Madrid. 

To view images of Luis Suarez's first training session with Barcelona, click here
 
Luis Suarez with his new team's jersey
Luis Suarez with his new shirt