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Midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (31, Atletico Madrid), who always stands by Lionel Messi (38, Inter Miami) in Argentina's national team, is expected to share the same team with Messi.
European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said on the 9th that negotiations between Atletico and Miami are progressing well. De Paul signed a 'OK' for Miami, and both clubs are close to reaching an agreement.
Currently, Jorge Mas, the owner of Miami, is said to be flying to Madrid in person and negotiating with the Atletico club for final negotiations.
Romano explained earlier that Miami wants to maintain its ambitions after the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, with world champion De Paul as its main target.
De Paul has been with Diego Simeone's side for four years since moving from Udinese to Atletico in December 2021. The contract period is until June 2026, with less than a year left. However, it is reported that the players are considering a transfer this summer rather than renewing the contract, and the club is also open to a transfer of a player who will become an FA next year. Atletico has set a ransom of about $17 million (about 23.3 billion won).
The sports broadcaster 'De Paul is a player who will balance Messi's emotions, regardless of his soccer skills,' reported 'De Paul's addition will help maintain the chemistry of the locker room, with Luis Suarez expected to leave the team at the end of the year.'
Sergio Busquets, who currently guards Miami's midfield, is also likely to leave at the end of the season.
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De Paul said in an interview with FIFA in September 2020 that "Messi can participate in the war upon request.", showing off his extraordinary 'loyalty". He also made remarks defending Messi, who was booed by Paris home fans in March.
De Paul was well-known for Messi's 'protective warrior'. In an interview with FIFA in September 2020, "Messi can participate in the war upon request.", showing off his extraordinary 'loyalty". In March 2022, he made remarks defending Messi, who was booed by Paris Saint-Germain's home fans.
In September of the same year, in an A-match friendly against Honduras in the United States, a middle-aged man, who appeared to be a Honduran official, grabbed Messi's arm and ran from somewhere and removed the man's arm from Messi. At the time, 'ESPN' gave meaning to the scene as 'Foul in protecting Messi at all times'. He then presented Messi with his first World Cup victory at the Qatar World Cup in December 2022.
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De Paul is famous for running to the point of the incident faster than anyone else when Messi is fouled or caught in an unreasonable situation during the national team game. In addition, it boasts the ability to select an amazing location that always appears in photos taken by Messi during the national team's call-up.
Messi has been serving as the `middle-aged man' in Miami for two years, feeding his team at the age of 38. Miami faced an unwelcome situation in which it was eliminated early after losing 0-4 to Lee Kang-in's team Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The unstable defense seems to be holding back Miami, and if Paul joins as Europe's top defensive midfielder, the team's power could be upgraded.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
