Rodrigo De Paul has reportedly agreed to leave Atletico Madrid for Inter Miami in a $15 million move, reuniting with Lionel Messi.
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Fabrizio Romano confirms a verbal agreement is in place for a loan-to-buy deal. Once completed, De Paul will sign a four-year contract.
The 31-year-old played a vital role in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win and multiple Copa America victories alongside Messi.
Despite still being a key figure at Atletico Madrid, De Paul is ready for a new chapter in Major League Soccer.
Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, will benefit from De Paul’s experience and chemistry with Messi as they push up the MLS table.
Nicknamed Messi’s “bodyguard” for his passionate on-field support, De Paul’s arrival boosts the Argentine core at the club.
He once said of Messi: “Sometimes we just look at each other and know what’s needed to reorganise the team.”
The move is seen as a major coup for Inter Miami, adding grit, creativity, and familiarity to their midfield, reports Goal.
De Paul could make his debut later this month, joining Messi and fellow former Barcelona teammates in Miami’s playoff push.
