Rodrigo De Paul will reportedly first join on loan this summer as the Herons add a major reinforcement to the midfield.

Inter Miami is also signing Rodrigo De Paul for his abilities on the pitch. The team's defensive system remains one of the weakest in the league and often struggles against opponents with strong midfields and quick attackers—like FC Cincinnati’s Evander, who scored twice against Miami just a few rounds ago.

Rodrigo De Paul set to join Messi and

With braces from Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia and a goal from Jordi Alba, the win brought Miami to 41 points in 21 games, and kept them in the running for the top of MLS and the Eastern Conference, ahead of next week’s match against FC Cincinnati.

Lionel Messi has no shortage of motivation in 2025. His Inter Miami CF won the Supporters' Shield last season, setting an MLS single-season record for points in the process, before being humbly knocked out of the playoffs in Round 1.

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Rodrigo De Paul talked up his admiration of Lionel Messi, with a transfer from Atlético Madrid to Inter Miami now set to be completed. De Paul will trade La Liga for Major League Soccer after four years in Spain, boosting an Inter Miami roster that already boasts Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, in addition to Messi.