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Argentine center-midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, who played for the La Liga club Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone, is ready for a new chapter in his career. The 31-year-old has been a vital part of Simeone’s squad over the years, making 187 appearances for the team in which he has scored 14 goals and provided 26 assists across all competitions. He has won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and has also won the 2021 & 2024 Copa America with them. However, during his four years with Atletico Madrid, he has failed to win a major silverware with the club.
He is now set to wear the pink jersey as Inter Miami have confirmed the signing of the 31-year-old Argentine. De Paul has joined the MLS club for a whopping transfer fee of €15 million from Atletico Madrid. He has signed a four-year contract with the club and will be keen to join the squad and play alongside his national team-mate & captain Lionel Messi, who has been in sensational form recently playing for Miami.
Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years: David Beckham
Rodrigo de Paul is set to play his first match with Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati at the Chase Stadium. He is set to take on the jersey no.7 at Inter Miami. Upon the arrival of De Paul at Miami, the Owner David Beckham stated, “Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years. As a leader, he has brought so much to the teams he has played for, especially with his national team Argentina. He brings experience, passion, and quality to our team and to our city. I'm excited to welcome another World Cup-winning player not just to Inter Miami, but also to MLS."
With the addition of De Paul to the central line, the club will be aiming to win major titles in this campaign. Rodrigo stated that he joined Inter Miami to compete, win titles and write pages in the club’s history. He further added that it’s a club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team.
