Matías Rojas, another talented South American left-footer who joins Inter Miami and fulfills his dream of playing for Lionel Messi

It’s already arrived Federico Redondohe did it too Marcelo ‘Chelo’ Weigandt and the central defense is now a fixed Tomas Aviles y Nicolas Freire. The Argentine (and South American) Legion that surrounds Lionel Messi in Inter Miami It was expanded this Tuesday when the hiring of a new footballer with a past in Argentine football was made official. Is about Matias Rojasthe talented 28-year-old Paraguayan, who was free of Corinthians of Brazil after passing through Racing, Defense and Justice y Lanus.

The Florida club announced that the Paraguay National Team midfielder, trained in Cerro Porteño, signed a contract for the current Major League Soccer (MLS) season with the option to extend it until 2026, if his performance convinces the coaching staff. by Gerardo Martino.

“We are happy to incorporate attacking midfielder Matías Rojas. He is a skilled and experienced player at both club and national team level whose versatility will be an asset to the team. We believe that this addition will help strengthen our team, as we have the goal of competing for titles after a good start to the MLS season,” explained Chris Henderson, sporting director.

“I am happy, joining a spectacular club like Inter Miami, it is a dream come true. “I am excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s goals,” Rojas said upon his arrival.

The native of Asunción, Paraguay, began his career developing in the lower divisions of Cerro Porteño before making his professional debut with the first team in March 2014. He played 35 games in the First Division with the Barça team, between 2014 and 2016, helping the ” Ciclón de Barrio Obrero” to lift the first division title of the 2015 season.

Then he moved on to Argentine football and it was in Racing where he showed his best version. He became the axis of the team led by Fernando Gago and regretted that memorable penalty that Franco Armani stopped against Jonathan Galván and that deprived the Academy of a new long-term title. But he also managed to win two Champions Trophies (2019 and 2022) and his good performances led him to be called up to compete in the 2019 Copa América with the Guaraní national team.

He was transferred to Corinthians for $9 million, but in less than a year he terminated his contract due to non-payment. He now arrives at Inter Miami, where he will fulfill his dream of playing with Leo Messi.