Angel Di Maria set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in MLS
Angel Di Maria‘s transfer plans have been revealed, and the World Cup winner is set to join his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) after a brief return to his roots in Argentina, reported by GOAL.
The 36-year-old forward is nearing the end of his contract with Portuguese giants Benfica, where he is currently in his second spell. This summer, Di Maria will become a free agent, and he plans to return to his first club, Rosario Central, for a short stint before moving to the United States.
According to A Bola, Di Maria will sign a six-month deal with Rosario Central, the club where his professional career began. This return to his hometown club is a sentimental move, allowing him to reconnect with his roots and give back to the team that launched his career.
Reunion with Lionel Messi
After his time in Argentina, Di Maria will head north to the United States to join Inter Miami, where he will reunite with his close friend and national team colleague Lionel Messi. This move will see two of Argentina’s most celebrated footballers playing together once again, this time in MLS.
It is reported that Di Maria’s wife and children will move to Florida this summer, ahead of his arrival in January 2025. This early relocation will allow his family to settle in and get accustomed to their new surroundings before Di Maria officially joins them. By then, the family will be reunited, and Di Maria will start his new chapter in MLS alongside Messi.
Di Maria’s move to Inter Miami is part of a broader trend of high-profile players joining MLS, which continues to grow in popularity and stature. Messi, who won the World Cup with Di Maria in Qatar 2022, has already been making waves in the league, and the addition of Di Maria will further boost Inter Miami’s profile.
Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2025, with an option to extend for another year. The arrival of Di Maria is expected to bolster the team’s performance and bring even more attention to MLS. With Messi and Di Maria, Inter Miami is poised to become one of the most watched and followed teams in the league.
Anel Di Maria’s legacy
Di Maria’s career has been marked by success at some of the world’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United. His move to MLS will be another chapter in a distinguished career that has seen him win numerous titles and accolades. Playing alongside Messi in the twilight of his career will be a fitting end for a player of his caliber.
The move to Inter Miami signifies not only a reunion of two football legends but also a significant moment for MLS as it continues to attract top talent from around the world. For Di Maria, this transfer represents an opportunity to enjoy his final years in professional football alongside his friend Messi, while helping to grow the sport in the United States.
As Di Maria prepares to say goodbye to European football, his fans in Argentina and around the world will be eagerly watching his next steps. The MLS is set to gain not just a talented player but a global ambassador for the sport, further cementing its place on the international stage.
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