Overview
- Rayados executive José Antonio Noriega acknowledged an approach and a formal offer for Berterame, calling it interesting to the player and potentially to the club pending evaluation.
- Multiple reports say Inter Miami plans to meet the roughly $15 million release clause in a single cash payment for a permanent transfer, which would proceed if the striker agrees.
- Coverage attributes Inter Miami’s pursuit to Lionel Messi, who reportedly recommended Berterame and personally reached out to encourage the move.
- Berterame played and scored against Mazatlán on Friday, an outing several outlets framed as possibly his final appearance before a decision.
- Monterrey officials said they are preparing a contingency plan to replace the forward if he departs during the current window.