Overview
- The 31-year-old midfielder joins from Atlético Madrid on a loan running through the 2025 MLS season with an option to make the move permanent through 2029.
- De Paul becomes the fourth World Cup champion in Miami’s Argentine core alongside Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
- His debut hinges on securing a P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate, with a pregame introduction set before Saturday’s match against FC Cincinnati.
- A veteran of 78 appearances for Argentina, he helped his country win the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 and 2024 Copa América titles.
- The loan-to-buy structure allows Miami to navigate MLS designated-player limits and salary cap rules while bolstering its midfield depth.