Rojiblancos want some changes for next season.
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This weekend was a tumultuous one for the red and white Madrid club. Atletico Madrid has already announced the departure of one of its most prominent first-team players, veteran Argentine Rodri de Paul, after a successful spell under his compatriot Diego Simeone.
Playing alongside his close friend, Leo Messi
The world champion has chosen to complete the next phase of his professional career alongside his close friend in the Argentine national team, the legendary Leo Messi, who is performing magically in Miami alongside Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. Today, they have a new member of the inner circle of friends of the legend who wears the number ten shirt.
World Cup winner. Copa América champion 🏆💫
Rodrigo De Paul reunites with Lionel Messi in Miami, bringing their golden partnership to MLS 🔥
📸 IG/Rodridepaul pic.twitter.com/aYep3wbWfu
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) July 26, 2025
It seems that the Argentine international, who won the Copa America twice with his country, in the 2022 World Cup and the 2022 Finalismo, wants to be close to the venue of the next major event in the United States, the 2026 World Cup, to acclimatize to the atmosphere and prepare for his participation with the Argentine national team as well.
Rodrigo De Paul is saying goodbye to Atlético de Madrid and will continue his professional career with @InterMiamiCF.
We wish you the best in this new professional challenge, Rodri! pic.twitter.com/BNppM3VSXm
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 25, 2025
Rodrigo De Paul is saying goodbye to Atlético de Madrid and will continue his professional career with @InterMiamiCF.
We wish you the best in this new professional challenge, Rodri! pic.twitter.com/BNppM3VSXm
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 25, 2025