Rodrigo De Paul is edging closer to teaming up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, with the MLS club and Atlético Madrid reportedly progressing in transfer negotiations. World Cup winner De Paul has been an integral part of the national team during their dominant cycle,

Inter Miami is in talks over signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. Miami are pursuing a deal for the 31-year-old, an Argentina international teammate and close friend of Lionel Messi, who is out of contract at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Inter Miami hit the road on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s game against the New England Revolution, determined to make up ground in the MLS standings and build upon its 4-1 win in Montreal over the weekend.