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David Beckham has lauded Rodrigo de Paul as a leader and key addition to Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul will now play together for Inter Miami (Picture credit: AP)
Former England footballer and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has said that Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul is a player that he has admired for a long time and as a leader, he has contributed well to the teams he has played for, and hence, he brought him into Inter Miami.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, July 26, Beckham opened up on De Paul’s move to Inter Miami, saying that he would be a crucial footballer for the team.
Miami, meanwhile, used the pre-game festivities to unveil new star signing De Paul, Lionel Messi’s World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate.
“He brings experience, passion and quality to the team. Rodrigo is a player I’ve admired for many years. As a leader, he’s contributed greatly to the teams he’s played for, especially his national team, Argentina,” Beckham said.
De Paul said that he is keen on competing for trophies, acknowledging that the Inter Miami management was building a special side.
“What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the club’s history. It’s a club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team,” De Paul said.
The 31-year-old left Atlético Madrid, where he’s played for the last four years, for Major League Soccer on a short-term contract with Inter Miami that could lead to a multiyear deal.
De Paul and national team buddy Messi hope to continue to elevate Inter Miami, which has reached historic heights since Messi arrived two years ago.
The Herons reached the knockouts of the Club World Cup and have won their past five Major Soccer League games as they eye a second straight Supporters’ Shield.
The deal, which has been in the works for multiple weeks, comes as negotiations between Messi and Inter Miami on a contract extension remain ongoing.
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