World Cup winner Rodrigo De Paul has referred to as Inter Miami “unbelievable” after becoming a member of the membership on a mortgage deal from Atletico Madrid that can require Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba or Lionel Messi to depart in January.
Midfielder De Paul is predicted to hitch Miami completely as a Designated Participant (DP) – whose full wage doesn’t depend towards the squad’s total wage cap – earlier than the beginning of subsequent season, that means one in every of their three present DPs should make means.
Heart-back Busquets is almost definitely to depart as a result of Alba signed a contract extension earlier this 12 months and Messi is in negotiations to increase his deal.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 26, 2025
Rodrigo De Paul Inter Miami switch
“What brings me to Inter Miami is the will to compete, win titles, to jot down the pages within the membership’s historical past,” mentioned the 31-year-old, whose 62 appearances alongside Messi for Argentina have included their victorious Copa America finals in 2021 and 2024 and World Cup last in 2022.
“It’s a membership that’s shaping as much as be nice, to have a protracted historical past, in order that many individuals comply with this unbelievable workforce.”
Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham referred to as De Paul “a participant I’ve admired for a few years”.
“As a frontrunner, he has introduced a lot to the groups he has performed for — particularly with Argentina,” mentioned Beckham.
“He brings expertise, ardour and high quality to our workforce and to our metropolis. I’m excited to welcome one other World Cup-winning participant not simply to Inter Miami, but in addition to MLS.”
Rodrigo De Paul contract, wage, switch charge
Miami can pay the Spanish aspect $16 million for De Paul, in keeping with AS, with The Athletic reporting that he’ll earn round $750,000 for the remainder of 2025.
The report added that signing De Paul whereas staying inside wage cap limits would “little doubt stretch credulity” for Miami, however that MLS and membership sources thought-about the transfer “by the e book”, with the participant giving up or defering wage.
Former Racing Membership, Valencia and Udinese participant De Paul earns round $150,000 every week on an Atleti contract till 2026, in keeping with Capology.
Rodrigo De Paul stats: Atletico Madrid, Argentina
De Paul has contributed 57 objectives and 74 assists throughout virtually 500 membership appearances, together with 187 video games, 14 objectives, and 26 assists for Atleti, successful a spot in LaLiga’s workforce of the season for 2024/25.
He has gained 78 caps and established himself as a starter for Argentina since making his senior worldwide debut in 2018 and can anticipate to be within the US, Canada and Mexico subsequent 12 months for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Miami co-owner Jorge Mas mentioned signing a participant of De Paul’s “caliber” was a part of Miami’s ambition to “encourage our followers to dream”.
“He’s a winner who has conquered the world stage… Rodrigo becoming a member of our roster is one other landmark as we proceed on this journey to vary the trajectory of the game on this nation and make our followers proud,” added Mas.
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De Paul can be launched to followers earlier than kick-off in Miami’s house recreation towards Cincinnati at Chase Stadium and can start coaching with the workforce as soon as he has acquired worldwide clearance and a visa.
Kick-off on Saturday is at 19:15 ET (16:15 PT on Saturday / 00:15 BST on Sunday), with stay protection out there by way of the MLS Season Go on Apple TV+.
Within the US, a subscription prices $14.99 a month or $69 a season. Present Apple TV+ subscribers pay $12.99 per 30 days or $59 a season.
