Overview
- Inter Miami officially announced on Thursday that Paraguay midfielder Matías Galarza has joined on loan from River Plate with a club statement and social welcome.
- Transfer reporter César Luis Merlo has separately described the deal as a year-long loan through June 2027 with a conditional mandatory buy that would cost $3 million for 50% of his rights if Galarza appears in 66% of matches, but Inter Miami has not confirmed those specific terms.
- Galarza arrives off a high-profile 2026 World Cup in which he started four games, scored the winner vs. Türkiye and provided an assist against Germany, though he drew heavy criticism in France after confrontations with French players.
- Cristian “Kily” González was announced as Inter Miami’s new first‑team head coach on Aug. 27 and will assume touchline duties only after his U.S. work permit is approved, leaving interim coach Guillermo Hoyos in charge for now.
- The signings come as Lionel Messi carries strong form—including a recent four‑goal match—and as Miami manages short-term defensive injuries while chasing sustained success after their recent MLS Cup run.