Inter Miami has secured Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético de Madrid, reuniting him with national teammate Lionel Messi. The 31-year-old World Cup winner agreed to join the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on a four-year contract after negotiations between the two clubs advanced throughout July 2025. Initially, De Paul will join Inter Miami on loan for the remainder of the 2025 MLS season, with an option to make the transfer permanent in 2026. The move aligns with Inter Miami's ambition to maintain a competitive squad following their Club World Cup campaign, with De Paul and Messi having a longstanding partnership from the Argentina national team. De Paul made his Inter Miami debut in the Leagues Cup, contributing to a win assisted twice by Messi. The transfer fee is reported to be in the region of €15-20 million. The signing was officially announced by Inter Miami in late July 2025, with the club presenting De Paul in a promotional campaign featuring Messi and receiving praise from club co-owner David Beckham.