Inter Miami Locks Down Rodrigo De Paul in $15M Permanent Deal

• Inter Miami permanently signed Argentine World Cup winner Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico Madrid for $15 million.
• De Paul, who was on loan since July, secured a Designated Player slot and signed a contract through 2029.
• The midfielder scored 2 goals and 7 assists in 23 matches, including the MLS Cup-clinching goal, and started all six playoff games.
• Known as Lionel Messi's "bodyguard," De Paul has won multiple titles with Messi, including two Copa Americas and the FIFA World Cup.
• Inter Miami is also negotiating a one-year extension with Luis Suárez, while Marcelo Weigandt returns to Boca Juniors.

Why It Matters: Inter Miami secures a key World Cup winner, strengthening their team for future success.