Marca: DePaul may switch to Miami International, whether Messi will stay in the team will affect his decision

Football 11:13pm, 7 July 2025 70

According to Marca, Miami International may become DePaul's new owner, but whether Messi will stay at Miami International will affect his decision.

De Paul is one of Atletico Madrid's important figures in this transfer market. The Argentine midfielder's contract will expire in 2026, and his future is full of uncertainty. According to the Marca, as he will expire at the end of next season, Atletico Madrid hopes to find the right buyer in the transfer market. At first, DePaul himself was unwilling to leave and planned to fulfill his last year's contract.

However, the emergence of Miami International has changed this situation. Messi's team has expressed interest in DePaul, which may make DePaul change his mind and consider a different environment during the World Cup season. Although Simeone really hopes that DePaul can continue to stay at Atletico Madrid, Miami International's intervention has brought a new turning point to the negotiations.

Initially, DePaul planned to renew his contract with Atletico Madrid, but the club was not very sure about this. Given that his contract expires in 2026, DePaul has taken the initiative in deciding on his future. If the contract renewal fails, he can choose to choose the next destination after fulfilling the existing contract.

Since joining Atletico Madrid from Udinese in the summer of 2021, DePaul has played for Atletico Madrid for four seasons, with a total of 187 appearances. Now, with Miami International extending an olive branch to him, DePaul may end his career at Atletico Madrid and switch to the team where his friend Messi is. Messi may also report a renewal of the club soon.

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