This article was originally published on www.si.com as Atletico Madrid Sign USMNT Midfielder Amid Rodrigo De Paul Links With Inter Miami. Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of U.S. men’s national team and Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press about the deal on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced.

Rodrigo De Paul is set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami from Atlético Madrid on a four-year deal. De Paul’s arrival could encourage other MLS teams to invest in quality players still in their prime,