Rodrigo de Paul to become a member of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami – Sources

Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo de Paul has agreed to contract conditions with Inter Miami, a person who is familiar with the negotiations The corresponding press On Wednesday.

The 31-year-old De Paul leaves Atlético Madrid-where he has been playing for Major League Soccer since 2021 on a short-term contract with Inter Miami that could possibly lead to a multi-year deal. He had another year on his contract in Atlético Madrid.

ESPN first reported the deal.

The Paul and National Team Buddy Messi hope to continue to elevate Inter Miami, which has reached historic heights since the arrival of Messi in 2023.

De Paul could be in uniform on time with Inter Miami before the start of the Leagues Cup competitions later this month, although his exact arrival date is uncertain, said the person who spoke The corresponding press On condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced.

The deal, which has been in the making for a few weeks, is going on as negotiations between Messi and Inter Miami about a contract extension.

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The current contract of the nine times Ballon d’Or of Winner is going at the end of December and he is expected to return to the club for at least another season.

The signing of the Paul adds another veteran with whom Messi Al Chemie has, together with 37-year-old Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez, 38, and Jordi Alba, 36.

Messi, Busquets and Alba are the three designated players of Miami with salaries that are higher than the maximum of the competition. Alba has already signed a contract extension to stay with Inter Miami until the 2027 season. Busquets has not yet renewed its contract, which ends at the end of the season. If Busquets does not return, it can free up a place for the Paul to eventually become one of the three designated players of Miami.

The Paul has been an important player for Atlético Madrid since he joined the Spanish club of the Italian team Udinese in 2021. He helped Argentina win the World Cup in 2022 and was part of Copa America victories in 2021 and 2024.

Messi and Inter Miami come from a historic season in 2024 in which they ended with the best record in the MLS history and the best winning percentage in the competition history, to be quickly bumped from the MLS play -offs.