Overview
- The 27-year-old forward signed through the 2028–29 MLS season with an option for 2029–30, the club announced.
- He made his first appearance in a preseason friendly in Medellín, entering around the 60th minute in a 2-1 win over Atlético Nacional decided by an own goal.
- Berterame occupies a Designated Player slot on a roster featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, with owner Jorge Mas praising the acquisition.
- Multiple outlets reported a transfer fee of roughly $15 million for the move from Monterrey.
- Monterrey is pursuing a replacement, with reports indicating Rafael Santos Borré has edged ahead of Uros Durdevic as a leading target, while analysts weigh how the MLS switch could affect Berterame’s Mexico 2026 prospects.