New Inter Miami signing Rodrigo De Paul has said that Lionel Messi got involved in the club’s negotiations with Atlético Madrid.
He recently revealed that the Argentine international ensured he completed his move to the MLS club.
Speaking during an interview with the press, Rodrigo De Paul shared that the reunion is a dream come true.
He stated that Messi called him as soon as the transfer was completed, stressing that their friendship is something he’ll never take for granted.
“Obviously, it was a joy [once it became a reality.] He had the greatness to get deeply involved in the negotiations, especially about a place where he wanted to know if it was on good terms.
He was very attentive. When it was done, there was a call. As soon as I arrived, Messi came to the club the next morning to meet me, to see what I needed, and how I was. A friendship. It was a super gratifying moment,” he said.
He further noted that he and Messi have always had the dream of playing together at club level, especially after their recent success with the national team.
De Paul concluded by saying that Inter Miami is filled with class footballers, and the target will always be to win the best trophies.
“Whenever I spoke with Leo, we had the dream of playing together, bringing what we had achieved with the Argentina national team to a club. Well, it was a dream that later took shape. They knew I had one year left on my contract with Atlético Madrid, and Jorge Mas then traveled to Madrid.
Mas has an important relationship with the owner of Madrid. When it began to become a reality and gain momentum, we started talking about the dream of being able to share the club with Leo every day, on the pitch and in the locker room.
Anyone who knows Leo knows that wherever he is, you have to win. He competes, always wants to win, and wants to be a protagonist with his team and national team. I knew where I was coming to, and what would be required of me, given my current situation, who I am, and my age.
The locker room surprised me; it left me very happy. There’s a class of players, some I knew, some I didn’t, but the way they work, the intensity, and how committed they are to what the club wants. The club keeps growing; it’s going to a gigantic place and for that you have to win trophies,” he added.
