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Inter Miami Secures Rodrigo De Paul on Loan with Option to Buy

Arriving outside the three designated player spots under MLS rules, De Paul preserves room for Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Real Betis - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - May 18, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul in action with Real Betis' Sergi Altimira REUTERS/Ana Beltran/File Photo
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Overview

  • De Paul joins on loan from Atlético Madrid through December 2025 with an option for Miami to make the transfer permanent
  • The 31-year-old Argentina international will occupy a non-designated player slot to maintain the club’s three DP positions
  • He was a key contributor to Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph and back-to-back Copa América wins in 2021 and 2024
  • Since moving to Atlético in July 2021, De Paul made 187 appearances, scoring 14 goals and recording 26 assists
  • Miami is continuing contract extension talks with Messi as it bolsters squad depth ahead of its 2026 stadium opening