US EditionRodrigo De Paul Excited for Opportunity to Play Alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
SOUTH FLORIDA, USA, AUG 1 – Rodrigo De Paul praised Lionel Messi and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham for their key roles in his transfer, which aims to strengthen the club and build World Cup chemistry.
- Messi got involved in negotiations to move Rodrigo De Paul to Inter Miami, which includes a loan deal through 2025 with an option to buy, announced on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.
- Amid having only one year left on his Atlético Madrid contract, De Paul said David Beckham’s interest influenced his final decision to join Miami.
- In Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Atlas, De Paul made his Inter Miami debut, played all 90 minutes, completed the most passes, and created three chances.
- Following his debut, De Paul's arrival helped position Inter Miami among Leagues Cup favorites, with Messi praising `He raises the level of the squad.`
- Including a transfer option extending to 2029, the move allows De Paul and Messi to continue building chemistry ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
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Independent EspañolArgentine Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years playing alongside Lionel Messi in the national team of Argentina, but the prominent midfielder said that for a long time he had dreamed of playing in the same club with his good friend.
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Rodrigo De Paul excited for opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years of playing alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina’s national team, but the star midfielder said that for a long time, he’s dreamed of playing on the same club with his good friend.
Miami's De Paul credits Messi for negotiations
New Inter Miami signing Rodrigo De Paul said that Lionel Messi got involved in the negotiations between Miami and Atlético Madrid to ensure the midfielder completed a move to the MLS club, adding the reunion was a dream come true.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida.- Argentine Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years playing alongside Lionel Messi in the national team of Argentina, but the prominent midfielder said that for a long time he had dreamed of playing in the same club with his good friend. “Every time we met in the selection, the day was amazing,” De Paul said through an interpreter, “but at the end of the day, it ended up being pretty short. I also wanted to feel that feeling o…
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