US EditionMessi Keeps His Closest Friend at Inter Miami, Though He Fears Another Could Leave Soon
Inter Miami exercised their option to sign Rodrigo De Paul permanently after his record nine-goal playoff performance; Luis Suárez’s contract talks remain ongoing.
- On Dec 11, 2025, Inter Miami said it is in talks to re-sign 38-year-old Luis Suárez and exercised the option to make Rodrigo De Paul’s loan permanent in Thursday’s roster decisions.
- De Paul originally arrived on loan from Atlético Madrid with an option through the 2029 MLS season, and Sergio Busquets retired after the MLS Cup final, opening a Designated Player spot Miami could use for De Paul.
- De Paul’s postseason output showed its value as Rodrigo De Paul scored Miami’s third goal and set an MLS playoff record with nine goals; the club declined options on Fafá Picault, William Yarbrough and saw Marcelo Weigandt’s loan expire.
- Co-Owner Jorge Mas said the choice rests with Suárez, praising him as a football legend, and the club asked Suárez to decide 'so tomorrow' after Saturday's MLS Cup final.
- Miami remained in talks over several expired loans and signed homegrown defender Ian Fray to a new contract through the 2028-29 season on Thursday.
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Inter Miami Signs Lionel Messi's Argentina Teammate Rodrigo De Paul On Permanent Deal | ⚽ LatestLY
Inter Miami have exercised an option to sign Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul on a permanent deal, the MLS club said. De Paul, 31, joined Miami on loan from Atletico Madrid in July, helping the club secure its first MLS Cup with 17 league appearances and a goal in the final against the Vancouver Whitecaps. ⚽ Inter Miami Signs Lionel Messi's Argentina Teammate Rodrigo De Paul On Permanent Deal.
Inter Miami in Suárez talks, make De Paul deal permanent
Inter Miami are in discussions with Luis Suárez over re-signing the 38-year-old striker, while the MLS Cup winners have also exercised their option to sign Argentine World Cup winner Rodrigo De Paul to a permanent deal.
The Florida franchise executed the Argentine midfielder’s purchase option and ensured its long-term continuity. The club also started a deep renovation of the campus.
The club officially launched the purchase of a contract for the Argentine quarterback Rodrigo de Paul from Attilico Madrid for $15 million, making the world champion 2022 permanent members of the team, after a successful loan period, and has proven its value (31 years) quickly since joining the club's World Cup, where he fought 20 games, during which he scored two goals and made seven goals, and was one of the pillars that contributed to reaping…
Ready until the end of the season by Atletico Madrid, Rodrigo De Paul (31 years old) has made a definitive commitment with Inter Miami this Friday. La franc......
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