Inter Miami acquired Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from LaLiga powerhouse Atletico Madrid. The MLS club announced the move late Friday, with De Paul arriving on loan through 2025 with a purchase option that could make the deal permanent through 2029.

With MLS' roster rules severely limiting Inter Miami's spending, how have the Herons managed to sign another high-impact -- and high-earning -- friend of Lionel Messi's?

World Cup winner joins Messi, Alba, Suárez, and Busquets in star-studded MLS squadInter Miami Sign Argentina’s Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético MadridInter Miami've officially confirmed the signing