Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that they have signed Paraguay international midfielder Matias Rojas on a contract until the end of the 2024 season. Rojas is expected to provide depth to the MLS side’s injury-ravaged roster with his ability to play various midfield positions. 

Rojas will join Inter as a free agent following a stint with Brazil’s powerhouse Corinthians.

“I’m happy, joining a spectacular Club like Inter Miami is a dream come true. I’m excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s objectives,” said Rojas in a statement released by the club.

Rojas started his professional career with Paraguay side Cerro Porteño before embarking on stints with Lanus, Defensa y Justicia, Racing Club, and Corinthians. He hasn’t played a single game since February, being involved in a wage dispute with Corinthians.

Rojas has also been a frequent feature on the Paraguay national team in recent years, making 16 international appearances and scoring one goal.

Inter Miami was recently hit with a number of injuries. Youngster Diego Gomez is currently dealing with a sprained ankle and is expected to miss up to six months, while the club also can’t count on left-back Jordi Alba, forward Leonardo Campana, and attacking midfielder Facundo Farias for the time being.

Despite this, Inter is currently sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference with 18 points from the first 10 matches of the campaign.

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Sevilla’s veteran center-back Sergio Ramos will become a free agent in the summer, and his next destination could be the United States.

Soccer insider Ekrem Konur Konur reports that several MLS clubs are considering the move for Ramos, with Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami CF being at the top of the list.

Ramos’ first choice would be to stay with Sevilla, but it is unclear whether the club feels the same way. While they respect everything that Ramos has done for the club, they are also keen on getting younger at the back. Additionally, the club is trying to cut costs, and removing his $2 million salary from the books would help the cause.

 Ramos was already linked with MLS last summer when his contract with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain expired. At the time, he was reportedly considering a move to LAFC but ended up taking the opportunity to return to Sevilla. Ramos is a Sevilla youth academy graduate and played his first two seasons as a pro with the club.

Sergio Ramos is best known for his time with Real Madrid, where he played for 16 seasons and made 671 appearances. He won more than 20 trophies during that time, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies.

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Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on retirement based on his age. Instead, he will let his performance tell him when it’s time to bow out from professional soccer.

During a recent appearance on Big Time podcast, Messi said that he will continue playing as long as feels good and is able to perform at a high level.

“I know that as soon as I believe that I can no longer perform, or no longer enjoy the game, or not able to help my team-mates, then I will stop,” Messi, who turns 37 in June, said when asked about retirement. “I am really self-critical; I know when I am good and when I am bad. So for my retirement, it will not matter what age I am. If I feel good, I will keep playing.”

Messi made his professional debut with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona in 2004. He went on to establish himself as one of the best players in the history of the game, winning 34 trophies in his 17 years with the club. He left Barca in 2021 for a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Inter Miami in 2023.

Despite being on the back end of his career, Messi continues to be the best player on the field at any given moment. In five games he played for Miami in 2023, he has five goals and two assists. The Argentina national team captain is currently out with a muscular injury and is scheduled to return to action at some point in early April. 

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Atletico Madrid’s veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is receiving interest from MLS. According to reputable soccer journalist Ekrem Konur, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are monitoring Witsel’s situation and are keen on bringing him to the United States.

Witsel was linked with an MLS move back in 2022 when LAFC and Galaxy were interested in his service. At the time, the former Belgian international decided to remain in Europe, signing with Atletico.

Witsel’s contract with Atletico expires in the summer, and there is currently no indication that La Liga will offer him a new one. However, the player stated on multiple occasions that he would like to remain with the Spanish club. 

“It’s the last year of my contract, let’s see what happens. I don’t have the key to the situation, but I’m very happy here,” said Witsel in a recent interview with Marca.

Witsel played as a midfielder almost exclusively throughout his entire career but ended up making a switch to central defender since arriving to Atletico. This proved to be a great decision, as he became an undisputable starter for the club. He played 42 games in 2023-24 and made 37 starts.

Prior to joining Atletico, Witsel also played for Standard Liege, Benfica, and Borussia Dortmund, among other clubs. He also made 130 appearances for Belgium’s national team before retiring from international soccer in 2023.

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Argentina’s national team is scheduled to play a pair of international friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States later this month. According to an announcement made by the Argentina Football Association, the team’s captain and Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi won’t be part of the roster for these two games as he’s dealing with a “minor hamstring injury”.

Messi experienced hamstring issues last week during the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Nashville last week, being forced to leave the game early in the second half. He subsequently missed Inter’s 1-3 win over D.C. United over the weekend.

It is unclear how much time Messi could miss due to the hamstring injury. Speaking with the media after D.C. United game, Miami’s head coach Tata Martino said that his star player will be evaluated “week by week”.

Martino did share that Messi’s goal is to play in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami is set to face Monterrey, with the first leg of the matchup being scheduled for April 3rd.

Despite not being able to play, Messi could still join Argentina’s national team at some point this week. According to ESPN, Messi’s plan is to rehabilitate with Argentina’s medical staff before continuing the recovery process in Miami. 

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United States men’s national team right back DeAndre Yedlin has a new team. FC Cincinnati confirmed on Monday that they have acquired Yedlin in a transfer from Inter Miami.

The two teams didn’t disclose details of the deal. However, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Miami received $172,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for Yedlin.

Yedlin leaving doesn’t come as a surprise, considering he was one of the players Inter made available last month in an attempt to shed salary and acquire allocation money. The MLS side also moved on from Brazilian midfielder Gregore, while the likes of Jean Mota, Robert Taylor, and Serhiy Kryvtsov remain available. 

DeAndre Yedlin joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2022 MLS season, signing a four-year contract with an option for another year. Yedlin ended up playing a total of 82 games for Miami, dishing eight assists and helping the club win the Leagues Cup in 2023.

Yedlin made his professional debut in 2013 with the Seattle Sounders. He then embarked on a successful stint in Europe that saw him suit up for Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Galatasaray, among other clubs.

Yedlin collected 81 call-ups for USMNT and is the only U.S. player to play in both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Since joining Inter Miami last season, Argentine star attacker Lionel Messi has helped the MLS side to recruit a number of his former teammates, including Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez. As it turns out, there is one more player interested in a reunion with Messi.

Brazilian star forward Neymar recently had a chat with ESPN Argentina and was asked about the prospects of playing with Messi once again.

“Hopefully we can play together again. Leo is a great person, everyone knows him in football and I think he is very happy and if he is happy, I am too,” said Neymar.

Neymar and Messi first teamed up with Barcelona, playing together with the La Liga giants between 2013 and 2017. The two won eight trophies together, including two La Liga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy. They reunited again in 2021 when Messi signed with Paris Saint-Germain and won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles. 

Neymar left PSG in the summer to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in a €90 million transfer. However, he managed to play only five games for his new club, scoring one goal and adding three assists, before suffering a devastating knee injury while on international duty with Brazil. He is expected to return to action in late 2024.

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Inter Miami are reportedly cleaning house ahead of the 2024 MLS season. According to Tom Bogert of The Athletic, Miami made several players available for transfer, including USMNT right back DeAndre Yedlin, in an effort to become roster-compliant for the upcoming campaign.

Besides Yedlin, Miami would also like to move on from defensive midfielder Gregore, attacking midfielder Jean Mota, wing-back Robert Taylor and defender Sergii Kryvtsov. French striker Corentin Jean is also believed to be on the exit door, with the club working on either trading him or reaching a contract buyout with the 28-year-old.

Reportedly, Inter Miami needs to generate additional allocation money in order to use it as an extension of the base salary budget and keep other high-paid players on their roster. Additionally, the departures would help them remove some salary from their books.

Inter Miami already made various moves this offseason to help their chances of becoming roster compliant. They traded Kamal Miller and Chris McVey to Portland Timbers and D.C. United respectively, while selling Nicolas Stefanelli to Hungarian club Fehervar FC. Miami also let several players leave the club for free, including former MLS MVP Josef Martínez.

Miami was also active when it comes to inbound moves, which included signing Barcelona legend Luis Suarez on a free contract and agreeing to a reported $8 million transfer for Argentine prospect Federico Redondo.

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Inter Miami continues to add impactful players to their already stacked roster. The MLS side just confirmed the signing of U.S. international wingback Julian Gressel, who joins the club as a free agent.

Gressel signed a contract with Miami through 2026. The agreement also has a club option for the 2027 MLS season.

Gressel spent the 2023 season with Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps. He had a combined four goals and six assists in 29 regular-season matches while helping Columbus lift the MLS Cup.

“Julian is an established player with a winning track record in the league who has proven himself at every stage during his MLS career,” said Inter’s sporting director Chris Henderson in a statement. “We are pleased to add him to our squad as his versatility and quality delivery will bolster Inter Miami as we look to build on the successes of last season in 2024.”

Julian Gressel played his early professional career with lower-league teams in Germany before securing a move to Atlanta United in 2017. He was named MLS Rookie of the Year and was part of the United team that won the MLS Cup in 2018, the U.S. Open Cup, and the Campeones Cup in 2019. Gressel also spent time with D.C. United.

Gressel, who was born in Germany, received his United States men’s national team debut in 2023. He has played six international games with USMNT since then.

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After sorting out their front with the acquisition of Uruguayan star striker Luis Suarez, Inter Miami is reportedly now focused on strengthening their defense. However, things are currently not going as planned for the MLS side.

According to a report by Argentine media outlet TyC Sports, Inter Miami’s recent offer for River Plate’s center-back David Martinez was rejected by the Argentinean club. The bid, believed to be around $1.8 million, was considered too low by River, which has a much higher price tag on the player.

Martinez signed with River in early 2023 after a spell with Defensa y Justicia. Since then, the Paraguay international only made three appearances for the club in all competitions.

It is unclear whether Inter Miami plans to return with a higher bid in an attempt to convince River to sell Martinez. The MLS club is also monitoring other players and could reportedly go down the veteran route once again by shifting its focus to Boca Junior’s Marcos Rojo.

Rojo, who previously starred for Manchester United, signed with Boca in 2021 and just recently extended his contract. However, the chance of playing with former Argentine national team teammate Lionel Messi in Miami might be too good to pass on.

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Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that they have signed Paraguay international midfielder Matias Rojas on a contract until the end of the 2024 season. Rojas is expected to provide depth to the MLS side’s injury-ravaged roster with his ability to play various midfield positions. 

Rojas will join Inter as a free agent following a stint with Brazil’s powerhouse Corinthians.

“I’m happy, joining a spectacular Club like Inter Miami is a dream come true. I’m excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s objectives,” said Rojas in a statement released by the club.

Rojas started his professional career with Paraguay side Cerro Porteño before embarking on stints with Lanus, Defensa y Justicia, Racing Club, and Corinthians. He hasn’t played a single game since February, being involved in a wage dispute with Corinthians.

Rojas has also been a frequent feature on the Paraguay national team in recent years, making 16 international appearances and scoring one goal.

Inter Miami was recently hit with a number of injuries. Youngster Diego Gomez is currently dealing with a sprained ankle and is expected to miss up to six months, while the club also can’t count on left-back Jordi Alba, forward Leonardo Campana, and attacking midfielder Facundo Farias for the time being.

Despite this, Inter is currently sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference with 18 points from the first 10 matches of the campaign.

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Sevilla’s veteran center-back Sergio Ramos will become a free agent in the summer, and his next destination could be the United States.

Soccer insider Ekrem Konur Konur reports that several MLS clubs are considering the move for Ramos, with Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami CF being at the top of the list.

Ramos’ first choice would be to stay with Sevilla, but it is unclear whether the club feels the same way. While they respect everything that Ramos has done for the club, they are also keen on getting younger at the back. Additionally, the club is trying to cut costs, and removing his $2 million salary from the books would help the cause.

 Ramos was already linked with MLS last summer when his contract with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain expired. At the time, he was reportedly considering a move to LAFC but ended up taking the opportunity to return to Sevilla. Ramos is a Sevilla youth academy graduate and played his first two seasons as a pro with the club.

Sergio Ramos is best known for his time with Real Madrid, where he played for 16 seasons and made 671 appearances. He won more than 20 trophies during that time, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies.

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Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on retirement based on his age. Instead, he will let his performance tell him when it’s time to bow out from professional soccer.

During a recent appearance on Big Time podcast, Messi said that he will continue playing as long as feels good and is able to perform at a high level.

“I know that as soon as I believe that I can no longer perform, or no longer enjoy the game, or not able to help my team-mates, then I will stop,” Messi, who turns 37 in June, said when asked about retirement. “I am really self-critical; I know when I am good and when I am bad. So for my retirement, it will not matter what age I am. If I feel good, I will keep playing.”

Messi made his professional debut with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona in 2004. He went on to establish himself as one of the best players in the history of the game, winning 34 trophies in his 17 years with the club. He left Barca in 2021 for a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Inter Miami in 2023.

Despite being on the back end of his career, Messi continues to be the best player on the field at any given moment. In five games he played for Miami in 2023, he has five goals and two assists. The Argentina national team captain is currently out with a muscular injury and is scheduled to return to action at some point in early April. 

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Atletico Madrid’s veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is receiving interest from MLS. According to reputable soccer journalist Ekrem Konur, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are monitoring Witsel’s situation and are keen on bringing him to the United States.

Witsel was linked with an MLS move back in 2022 when LAFC and Galaxy were interested in his service. At the time, the former Belgian international decided to remain in Europe, signing with Atletico.

Witsel’s contract with Atletico expires in the summer, and there is currently no indication that La Liga will offer him a new one. However, the player stated on multiple occasions that he would like to remain with the Spanish club. 

“It’s the last year of my contract, let’s see what happens. I don’t have the key to the situation, but I’m very happy here,” said Witsel in a recent interview with Marca.

Witsel played as a midfielder almost exclusively throughout his entire career but ended up making a switch to central defender since arriving to Atletico. This proved to be a great decision, as he became an undisputable starter for the club. He played 42 games in 2023-24 and made 37 starts.

Prior to joining Atletico, Witsel also played for Standard Liege, Benfica, and Borussia Dortmund, among other clubs. He also made 130 appearances for Belgium’s national team before retiring from international soccer in 2023.

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Argentina’s national team is scheduled to play a pair of international friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States later this month. According to an announcement made by the Argentina Football Association, the team’s captain and Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi won’t be part of the roster for these two games as he’s dealing with a “minor hamstring injury”.

Messi experienced hamstring issues last week during the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Nashville last week, being forced to leave the game early in the second half. He subsequently missed Inter’s 1-3 win over D.C. United over the weekend.

It is unclear how much time Messi could miss due to the hamstring injury. Speaking with the media after D.C. United game, Miami’s head coach Tata Martino said that his star player will be evaluated “week by week”.

Martino did share that Messi’s goal is to play in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami is set to face Monterrey, with the first leg of the matchup being scheduled for April 3rd.

Despite not being able to play, Messi could still join Argentina’s national team at some point this week. According to ESPN, Messi’s plan is to rehabilitate with Argentina’s medical staff before continuing the recovery process in Miami. 

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United States men’s national team right back DeAndre Yedlin has a new team. FC Cincinnati confirmed on Monday that they have acquired Yedlin in a transfer from Inter Miami.

The two teams didn’t disclose details of the deal. However, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Miami received $172,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for Yedlin.

Yedlin leaving doesn’t come as a surprise, considering he was one of the players Inter made available last month in an attempt to shed salary and acquire allocation money. The MLS side also moved on from Brazilian midfielder Gregore, while the likes of Jean Mota, Robert Taylor, and Serhiy Kryvtsov remain available. 

DeAndre Yedlin joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2022 MLS season, signing a four-year contract with an option for another year. Yedlin ended up playing a total of 82 games for Miami, dishing eight assists and helping the club win the Leagues Cup in 2023.

Yedlin made his professional debut in 2013 with the Seattle Sounders. He then embarked on a successful stint in Europe that saw him suit up for Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Galatasaray, among other clubs.

Yedlin collected 81 call-ups for USMNT and is the only U.S. player to play in both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Since joining Inter Miami last season, Argentine star attacker Lionel Messi has helped the MLS side to recruit a number of his former teammates, including Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez. As it turns out, there is one more player interested in a reunion with Messi.

Brazilian star forward Neymar recently had a chat with ESPN Argentina and was asked about the prospects of playing with Messi once again.

“Hopefully we can play together again. Leo is a great person, everyone knows him in football and I think he is very happy and if he is happy, I am too,” said Neymar.

Neymar and Messi first teamed up with Barcelona, playing together with the La Liga giants between 2013 and 2017. The two won eight trophies together, including two La Liga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy. They reunited again in 2021 when Messi signed with Paris Saint-Germain and won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles. 

Neymar left PSG in the summer to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in a €90 million transfer. However, he managed to play only five games for his new club, scoring one goal and adding three assists, before suffering a devastating knee injury while on international duty with Brazil. He is expected to return to action in late 2024.

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Inter Miami are reportedly cleaning house ahead of the 2024 MLS season. According to Tom Bogert of The Athletic, Miami made several players available for transfer, including USMNT right back DeAndre Yedlin, in an effort to become roster-compliant for the upcoming campaign.

Besides Yedlin, Miami would also like to move on from defensive midfielder Gregore, attacking midfielder Jean Mota, wing-back Robert Taylor and defender Sergii Kryvtsov. French striker Corentin Jean is also believed to be on the exit door, with the club working on either trading him or reaching a contract buyout with the 28-year-old.

Reportedly, Inter Miami needs to generate additional allocation money in order to use it as an extension of the base salary budget and keep other high-paid players on their roster. Additionally, the departures would help them remove some salary from their books.

Inter Miami already made various moves this offseason to help their chances of becoming roster compliant. They traded Kamal Miller and Chris McVey to Portland Timbers and D.C. United respectively, while selling Nicolas Stefanelli to Hungarian club Fehervar FC. Miami also let several players leave the club for free, including former MLS MVP Josef Martínez.

Miami was also active when it comes to inbound moves, which included signing Barcelona legend Luis Suarez on a free contract and agreeing to a reported $8 million transfer for Argentine prospect Federico Redondo.

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Inter Miami continues to add impactful players to their already stacked roster. The MLS side just confirmed the signing of U.S. international wingback Julian Gressel, who joins the club as a free agent.

Gressel signed a contract with Miami through 2026. The agreement also has a club option for the 2027 MLS season.

Gressel spent the 2023 season with Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps. He had a combined four goals and six assists in 29 regular-season matches while helping Columbus lift the MLS Cup.

“Julian is an established player with a winning track record in the league who has proven himself at every stage during his MLS career,” said Inter’s sporting director Chris Henderson in a statement. “We are pleased to add him to our squad as his versatility and quality delivery will bolster Inter Miami as we look to build on the successes of last season in 2024.”

Julian Gressel played his early professional career with lower-league teams in Germany before securing a move to Atlanta United in 2017. He was named MLS Rookie of the Year and was part of the United team that won the MLS Cup in 2018, the U.S. Open Cup, and the Campeones Cup in 2019. Gressel also spent time with D.C. United.

Gressel, who was born in Germany, received his United States men’s national team debut in 2023. He has played six international games with USMNT since then.

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After sorting out their front with the acquisition of Uruguayan star striker Luis Suarez, Inter Miami is reportedly now focused on strengthening their defense. However, things are currently not going as planned for the MLS side.

According to a report by Argentine media outlet TyC Sports, Inter Miami’s recent offer for River Plate’s center-back David Martinez was rejected by the Argentinean club. The bid, believed to be around $1.8 million, was considered too low by River, which has a much higher price tag on the player.

Martinez signed with River in early 2023 after a spell with Defensa y Justicia. Since then, the Paraguay international only made three appearances for the club in all competitions.

It is unclear whether Inter Miami plans to return with a higher bid in an attempt to convince River to sell Martinez. The MLS club is also monitoring other players and could reportedly go down the veteran route once again by shifting its focus to Boca Junior’s Marcos Rojo.

Rojo, who previously starred for Manchester United, signed with Boca in 2021 and just recently extended his contract. However, the chance of playing with former Argentine national team teammate Lionel Messi in Miami might be too good to pass on.

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