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Miami surprise attack! 15 million euros locked in Messi s close friend DePaul, Simeone tried her best to stay

7:23pm, 9 July 2025【Basketball】

Miami International aims at Atletico Madrid's true core, and Jorge Mas personally went to Madrid to start negotiations! Several authoritative Spanish media confirmed that Miami International co-owner Jorge Mas has personally flew to the Spanish capital with a clear goal: to bring Atletico Madrid's Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul to the American League this summer.

The cracks appeared at the negotiating table

Emotional card + future card became the key

Faced with the invitation from Miami, DePaul needs to consider the next step in his career path. Is the challenge of the FA League too early? The 31-year-old Argentinian used 53 games to prove that he is still a top midfielder with 3 goals and 9 assists last season. This is precisely because of his previous confidence in refusing Saudi Arabia and Turkey to have high salaries. Marcos Benito, a reporter from the well-known Spanish sports media El Chiringuito TV, revealed a key detail: DePaul put forward a special condition for the potential contract - joining the termination clause. Obviously, DePaul still retains the possibility of returning to mainstream European football and is unwilling to be "locked" in Miami too early. Although the "Messi effect" is invincible, the Argentinians' pursuit of their own competitive value is also clear.

The pattern of the US Vocational Federation has changed?

Jorge Maas's trip came from behind the scenes to the front stage, marking the most intense stage of Miami International's pursuit of De Paul. Atletico Madrid's "either continue or sell" attitude and Simeone's insistence on using De Paul have formed a struggle. Although Miami International's salary was generous, it refused to give in on the transfer fee required by Atletico Madrid, resulting in a stalemate in the negotiations. The real trump card of this deal is whether Messi can convince his close friends to compete with the American League. If DePaul accepts the floating clause in the contract, Miami International will most likely adjust its strategy and finally complete the transaction - Messi's last dance partner may be the Argentine champion midfielder. This transaction involves the interests of multiple parties and is destined to be uneven. Everything is accelerating as Jorge Mas goes to Madrid in person.

Well-known transfer reporter Romano posted a message late at night: "The negotiations on Miami International and De Paul are in progress." - The Eye of the Storm has been formed over Madrid.

Atletico Madrid let the heroes stop losses, or renew the contract at any cost? 31-year-old DePaul chose to follow Messi to embrace the spotlight of the FA League in advance, or to fight for his dream of the top European league for a few years? Behind every choice is a secret story about loyalty, ambition and the turning point of the times.

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