De Paul’s funny statement on the C1!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Inter Miami player since the summer of 2025, Rodrigo De Paul seems to be flourishing in MLS where he plays alongside his friend Lionel Messi.


Rodrigo DePaul
has turned the page on European club football. During the last summer transfer window, the Argentinian midfielder signed up withInter Miami CF coming from theAtletico Madridwhere he has been playing since 2021. He notably finds his compatriot there
Lionel Messi
.

Thriving in Florida, the 2022 world champion aims to continue to perform and win major titles. But according to him, establishing itself as the best team on the North American continent will not be an easy task. In comments reported by the Spanish daily
Marca
De Paul even dared a surprising comparison between MLS and the Champions League: “I think it’s harder to win MLS than the Champions League,” he said.

A strong statement, which will not fail to provoke a reaction from observers of European football.

An almost blank club record

Now linked to Inter Miami until 2029, Rodrigo De Paul has chosen to leave Europe at the age of 31 to take on a new challenge in the United States. The objective is clear: to enrich its club record with the Florida franchise.

Aside from his numerous successes with the Argentine selection, the midfielder has few club titles, with the notable exception of a trophy won in MLS in 2025. A record that he hopes to build on in the years to come.