A new era dawns in Major League Soccer: World Cup Champions De Paul and Messi Reunite. Inter Miami has secured Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético Madrid. Sports Star reports that the thirty-one-year-old midfielder will join the club initially on loan through the remainder of the 2025 season, with an option, possibly an obligation, to extend the deal until 2029.
Rodrigo De Paul’s New Journey in Major League Soccer Begins
The celebrated midfield maestro is now part of a growing legacy at Inter Miami, and fans are buzzing about the electric reunion with his national team captain.
Inter Miami confirmed the signing on 25 July, announcing De Paul’s departure from Atlético Madrid and his arrival in South Florida. The club’s official statement noted that the loan deal has a long-term vision to make the move permanent and build a team around serial winners.
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“What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the Club’s history. It’s a Club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team,” said DePaul after the announcement.
Inter Miami has signed Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético de Madrid. De Paul will initially join the club on loan through the 2025 MLS season.
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Jorge Mas, managing owner of Inter Miami, spoke highly of the acquisition:
“Assembling a team that inspires our fans to dream continues to be one of our primary aspirations, so we’re thrilled to sign a player of Rodrigo’s calibre. He is a winner who has conquered the world stage; his ambitions match ours at Inter Miami, and we are hungry to achieve these goals together.”
Rodrigo De Paul Career Timeline: From Racing Club to Inter Miami
Rodrigo De Paul began his football journey at eight with Racing Club in 2002. After spending years training in their youth system, he got called to the senior team in 2012 and made his official debut the following year. In the 2012–13 season, he played 19 matches and followed up with 35 appearances and 4 goals in the 2013–14 season.
His growing talent took him to Valencia in 2014 and Udinese in 2016, where he became a key player. On 12 July 2021, De Paul signed a five-year deal with Atlético Madrid.
On the international stage, he has been a regular player for Argentina since 2018, helping the team win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, two Copa América titles (in 2021 and 2024), and the 2022 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions. Now, he’s set to begin an exciting new chapter with Inter Miami.
Amit Mishra’s Take
Indeed, this was a big move by Inter Miami, which secured one of the influential La Liga footballers. Secondly, the football world is in chaos after they will now witness De Paul together with Messi.
We have already witnessed the duo’s power in the field in the 2022 World Cup. I am curious to see how this dynamic combination will lead MLS. They will undoubtedly transform the league and inspire fans like never before.
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