Overview
- Inter Miami exercised its purchase option to make De Paul’s loan permanent, confirming a contract through the end of the 2029 MLS season.
- Outlets report differing fees for the deal, with figures clustered around $15 million to roughly $17 million and no single amount confirmed publicly.
- The Argentine international will take a Designated Player slot opened by the retirements of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
- During his loan, De Paul logged roughly 20–23 appearances with about 2 goals and 7 assists, contributing to Miami’s first MLS Cup title.
- The club detailed 2026 roster moves, noting loan returns such as Marcelo Weigandt to Argentina and Tadeo Allende back to Celta Vigo, and said talks continue with Luis Suárez.