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5d ago

Inter Miami Secures Rodrigo de Paul on Loan with Path to Permanent Deal

The structured loan bypasses MLS budget constraints with a prorated $1.5 million fee, securing a four-year, $12 million-per-year purchase option.

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Rodrigo de Paul, Inter Miami CF new signing, waves to fans as he is introduced as a new player prior to the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at Chase Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Overview

  • Rodrigo de Paul joined Inter Miami on loan from Atlético Madrid through the end of the 2025 season and will train in the No. 7 jersey once he secures a P-1 visa.
  • Inter Miami paid a prorated $1.5 million loan fee and holds an option to finalize a four-year contract worth $12 million per year starting in 2026.
  • The club arranged the move as a loan to meet MLS roster requirements and avoid counting against its Designated Player slots.
  • De Paul reunites with Argentina teammate Lionel Messi and strengthens Miami’s Argentine core alongside Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
  • Owners Jorge Mas and David Beckham praised de Paul’s leadership and recent top-level performances as vital to the club’s championship ambitions.