Overview
- Baltasar Rodríguez has returned to Racing Club following his expired Inter Miami loan, with negotiations ongoing for a permanent deal reported at about $5 million.
- Racing instructed Rodríguez to report on January 3, and the 22-year-old logged 22 appearances with three goals and three assists as he grew into a late-season starter.
- Tadeo Allende must rejoin Celta Vigo after his loan while Inter Miami continue talks that face a significant valuation gap and competition from River Plate and Austin FC.
- River Plate have bid $2.5 million for 50 percent of Allende’s rights per Diario Olé, and Diario AS reports Austin FC could offer more favorable terms due to Texas tax advantages.
- ESPN’s Raza Deportiva links Miami to Tigres forward Ángel Correa, though his contract through June 2030 and a reported $4 million salary pose MLS-rule hurdles, and Lionel Messi is a Rey de América finalist with winners to be announced December 31.