You can call Rodrigo De Paul "El Motorcito." Or, perhaps Lionel Messi's "bodyguard." Either way, you can call him Inter Miami's newest player. The 31-year-old star is officially Messi's club teammate after Inter Miami announced De Paul's arrival on Friday.

While fans were buzzing about the reunion, David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, offered a deeper explanation for the decision to bring De Paul. Inter Miami’s latest move in the transfer market has once again made headlines—and it’s not just because of the player’s reputation.

Inter Miami have officially added Argentina international Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico Madrid, signing the midfielder initially on loan with a purchase option in 2026 to make the deal permanent through 2029. Miami co-owner David Beckham acknowledged he's "excited" to bring in a player he's admired for years.