Overview
- Diario Olé reports Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini has approved Giovani Lo Celso’s exit, with a reported €5 million fee and advanced talks for a two-year move to Inter Miami.
- Inter Miami are said to be progressing in negotiations to re-sign goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo, with parallel moves reported for Dayne St. Clair and fullback Facundo Mura and Sergio Reguilón already announced.
- Goal.com notes the Ronaldo-to-Inter Miami story traced to Mundo Deportivo appears to be a Dec. 28 prank, highlighting a fictional byline and Spain’s tradition of joke items on that date.
- The roster work follows retirements of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba that opened needs in midfield and defense, with Messi under contract through the 2028 season.
- Midfielder Yannick Bright described Messi’s influence inside the locker room, saying he "almost fainted" on first meeting him and praising his humility and intensity.