You can call Rodrigo De Paul "El Motorcito." Or, perhaps Lionel Messi's "bodyguard." Either way, you can call him Inter Miami's newest player. The 31-year-old star is officially Messi's club teammate after Inter Miami announced De Paul's arrival on Friday.

Gone are the days when David Beckham’s signing to the LA Galaxy was the biggest Major League Soccer news — now it’s bringing international players on board. Back in 2023, when Lionel Messi signed to Inter Miami (now co-owned by none other than David Beckham),

Inter Miami have officially added Argentina international Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico Madrid, signing the midfielder initially on loan with a purchase option in 2026 to make the deal permanent through 2029. Miami co-owner David Beckham acknowledged he's "excited" to bring in a player he's admired for years.