Overview
- Argentine reporter Germán García Grova reports Miami have agreed a permanent transfer with Lanús for goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo, with the club set to acquire 70% of his rights on a contract expected to run through 2028.
- The club are also pursuing Minnesota United’s Dayne St. Clair to strengthen competition in goal, according to reporting cited from The Athletic.
- Negotiations for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso are described as advanced, with a €5 million fee reported and coach Manuel Pellegrini said to have approved the move.
- Claims that Cristiano Ronaldo has offered himself to join Messi at Inter Miami were identified as a December 28 Spanish prank and are not considered credible.
- Inter Miami’s Yannick Bright said he 'almost fainted' on first meeting Messi, praising the captain’s humility off the field and intensity on it.