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Inter Miami Signs Germán Berterame for $15 Million

2/3/2026

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Inter Miami Signs Berterame

Inter Miami signed Mexican forward Germán Berterame from CF Monterrey for $15 million, marking the club's second-most expensive transfer.
Berterame, 27, is contracted through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30 and joins Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul as a Designated Player.
He scored 68 goals in 153 appearances for Monterrey, enhancing Miami's attack as they aim for a second MLS Cup and their first Concacaf Champions Cup title.
The 2026 MLS season for Miami starts on February 21.

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Messi's Miami Debut

Inter Miami CF will play Atlético Nacional in Medellín on January 31, marking Lionel Messi's first club match with Inter Miami CF.
The match is part of Miami's South American preseason tour after a 3-0 loss to Alianza Lima.
Tickets are in high demand.
Inter Miami's roster has changed since their MLS title, with Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets retired and David Ayala and Facundo Mura joining.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer (MLS) was established in 1996 to promote soccer in the U.S., following the 1994 FIFA World Cup's success. Inter Miami CF, awarded an expansion franchise in 2018, has attracted global stars like Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. The club's $15 million transfer of Germán Berterame reflects its ambition to enhance MLS's profile and compete for titles, marking a significant evolution in American soccer.

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Inter Miami Signs Berterame

Inter Miami signed Mexican forward Germán Berterame from CF Monterrey for $15 million, marking the club's second-most expensive transfer.
Berterame, 27, is contracted through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30 and joins Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul as a Designated Player.
He scored 68 goals in 153 appearances for Monterrey, enhancing Miami's attack as they aim for a second MLS Cup and their first Concacaf Champions Cup title.
The 2026 MLS season for Miami starts on February 21.

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