For weeks, there have been rumors that Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul would join national team teammate Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. It has finally come true. De Paul has left Spanish club Atletico Madrid to join Miami on a one-year loan. The Florida club confirmed the news in an official statement.
Miami and De Paul initially signed a one-year loan deal, with the option to make it permanent in 2026. Miami co-owner David Beckham is thrilled to have the Argentine World Cup winner on the team. “Rodrigo is a player I have admired for many years. He has brought so much to every team he has played for – especially Argentina. He will add experience, passion and quality to our team. I am excited to welcome another World Cup winner to Miami and MLS,” he said in a statement.
However, before Miami’s official announcement, Atletico Madrid posted a farewell to their star midfielder on their X (formerly Twitter) account. The 31-year-old Argentine played for the Spanish club for four years. De Paul scored 14 goals and provided 26 assists in 187 games under Diego Simeone. In a statement, Atletico said, “We wish Rodrigo De Paul all the best for his personal and professional future.”
Rodrigo de Paul will find Benjamin Cremaschi, Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets and compatriot Federico Redondo as his midfield partners in Miami. De Paul is being seen as the best midfielder in MLS. With this, another superstar is coming to Miami – the talks that have been going on for a month have finally been finalized. Earlier, however, rumors of stars like Neymar Jr. and Kevin De Bruyne joining Miami did not come true.
The Argentine star’s fee for joining Miami is not small. According to media reports, the midfielder’s transfer fee is estimated at $18 million. In Bangladeshi currency, which is about 207 crore 46 lakh taka. Although the question may arise as to how Miami is spending so much money according to MLS rules. However, the club is undoubtedly considered to be motivated and empowered by De Paul.