Angel Di Maria is set to join his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), following a short return to his roots in Argentina, according to GOAL.
The 36-year-old forward is approaching the end of his contract with Portuguese club Benfica, where he is currently in his second spell.
This summer, Di Maria will become a free agent and plans to return to his first club, Rosario Central, for a brief period before moving to the United States.
As reported by A Bola, Di Maria will sign a six-month contract with Rosario Central, the club where he began his professional career.
This move is a sentimental one, allowing Di Maria to reconnect with his roots and give back to the team that helped launch his career.
After his time in Argentina, Di Maria will head to the United States to join Inter Miami, reuniting with his close friend and national team colleague Lionel Messi. This move will bring together two of Argentina’s most celebrated footballers in MLS.
It is reported that Di Maria’s wife and children will relocate to Florida this summer, ahead of his arrival in January 2025.
This early move will help his family settle into their new surroundings before Di Maria officially joins them. By then, the family will be reunited, and Di Maria will begin his new chapter in MLS alongside Messi.
Di Maria’s move to Inter Miami is part of a growing trend of high-profile players joining MLS, which continues to rise in popularity and stature.
Messi, who won the World Cup with Di Maria in Qatar 2022, has already made a significant impact in the league, and Di Maria’s addition will further elevate 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 enhance the team’s performance and attract even more attention to MLS.
With Messi and Di Maria, Inter Miami is set to become one of the most watched and followed teams in the league.
