Javier Mascherano has made Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami's objective clear after their elimination from the Club World Cup.

De Paul, under contract with Atlético until June 2026, is eager to make the move sooner rather than later, though a post-World Cup 2026 transfer remains on the table. The summer transfer window is slowly heating up,

The two close friends could be reunited in Miami this summer. Fabrizio Romano claims that the divisive MLS franchise have “started talks” over a transfer and value De Paul as the “main target” of a summer window which runs between July 24 and August 21.