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Inter Miami Signs Argentine Midfielder David Ayala

The 23-year-old arrives from Portland to inject tempo in a midfield reshaped after Sergio Busquets’ retirement.

Overview

  • Inter Miami officially presented Ayala as a new signing and teammate of Lionel Messi.
  • Local reporting cites a $2 million fee for the transfer, with Estudiantes de La Plata retaining 35% of his economic rights.
  • Ayala logged four MLS seasons with Portland Timbers, totaling 98 matches, 4 goals, 2 assists and 5,707 minutes without a sending off.
  • His addition continues Miami’s recent run of Argentine recruits that includes the permanent deal for Rodrigo De Paul and the arrival of Facundo Mura.
  • A youth international for Argentina, Ayala won South American titles at U15 in 2017 and U17 in 2019.