The Major League Soccer It gives a new impact coup in the international market: Rodrigo de Paul was signed by the Inter Miami. The Argentine midfielder, world champion with the Albiceleste team, will leave the Atlético de Madrid to join the project led by Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano in the American franchise.
CLOSED AGREEMENT: Millionaire figure and long contract
As confirmed by the specialized journalist Fabrizio Romano, Rodrigo de Paul’s transfer to Inter Miami is already a fact. Atlético de Madrid will receive € 15 million (almost $ 18 million) for the sale of the 31 -year -old, who will sign a contract for four seasons.
Although there are still some formal steps for the officialization, the agreement between all parties is sealed. De Paul was not summoned by Diego Simeone for the Atleti preseason tour, which anticipated his imminent departure.
Inter Miami reinforces its Argentine identity
The signing of Rodrigo de Paul consolidates Inter Miami strategy to form a South American core, especially Argentine, with pieces of international hierarchy. De Paul will meet his friend and captain of the National Team, Lionel Messi, with whom he won the Copa América 2021, the finalissima 2022 and the Catar 2022 World Cup.
The MLS team also has Federico Redondo, Tomás Avilés, Gonzalo Luján, Tadeo Allende, Baltasar Rodríguez and goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, all Argentines. In addition, the club is directed by Javier Mascherano, another emblem of the Albiceleste.
Rodrigo de Paul, a weight reinforcement for the MLS
Rodrigo de Paul arrives as one of the most expensive signings in the history of the MLS, and his hiring represents a qualitative leap for both Inter Miami and the League in general. With more than 120 games in Atlético de Madrid and titles such as the 2024 Spanish Super Cup, the midfielder brings experience, leadership and technical quality to the team.
Emerged in Racing Club, with steps through Valencia and Udinese, his career reached the highest point with the Argentine National Team, where it was a key piece of the Scaloneta. Nicknamed “El Motorcito”, its intensity, vision of play and pressure capacity make it an indispensable footballer.
Puerta debut: When will Paul play?
Although an official date has not yet been confirmed, Paul is expected to debut with the Pink T-shirt of Inter Miami in the next edition of the Cup Leagues. The club is going through a great moment: it comes from winning 5-1 to New York Red Bulls and is located fifth at the East Conference with 41 points in 21 games, only seven units from the Cincinnati leader and with three pending games.
With Messi in a state of grace (18 goals in 18 games), the arrival of De Paul strengthens even more to one of the most media and competitive teams in North America.
