Overview

• Fabrizio Romano has confirmed a verbal agreement for De Paul’s €15 million transfer from Atlético Madrid in a direct purchase deal, replacing earlier loan-to-buy reports.
• The 31-year-old midfielder will sign a four-year contract through 2029 after ending his term with Atlético, where he was one of Diego Simeone’s most used outfield players.
• His arrival reunites him with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and other former Barcelona teammates as Inter Miami builds under MLS Designated Player rules.
• Inter Miami expects to finalize De Paul’s registration with Major League Soccer in the coming days before he links up with Javier Mascherano’s preseason camp.
• The move also positions De Paul to adapt to North American synthetic turf ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ensuring continuity with Argentina’s national team strategy.