After several weeks of negotiations, InterMiami reached an agreement to sign a key attacking player ahead of the 2026 season. Mexico striker of the national team German Berterame was officially announced as Lionel Messi‘s new teammate.
The selection is rebuilt after the Major League Football 2025 The title mainly focused on adding defensive players, including the goalkeeper Dayne St. Clairdefenders Facundo Mura, MicaelAnd Sergio Reguilonand central midfielder David Ayala.
However, the Herons also needed a new attacking option, especially given the increasingly limited role of Luis Suarezwho came off the bench last season, finished young Mateo Silvetti take over the center front position.
“Inter Miami CF today announced it has signed Mexican international forward Germán Berterame from Liga MX powerhouse CF Monterrey,says the statement published on the club’s official website on Friday. “Berterame will occupy a Designated Player slot and remain under contract through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with an extension option for 2029-30.”
The background of the German Berterame
The German Berterame joins us InterMiami after a successful period League MX. He arrived in Mexico in 2019 after playing for San Lorenzo And Protection in Argentina. His first club was in Mexico Atlético San Luiswhere he scored 31 goals in 93 appearances. That shape caught the attention of Monterreywho paid more than $8 million to sign him in 2022.
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With Monterrey, Berterame delivered the best performances of his professional career, with 66 goals and 15 assists in 148 games. That streak put him on the radar of the Mexican national team, and in 2024, after concluding he wouldn’t get opportunities with Argentinahe completed the naturalization process to be eligible to represent El Tri.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 In just four months, Germany’s Berterame has a great chance of securing a spot Mexico‘s 26-man roster, having been included in each of the head coach’s last four call-ups Javier Aguirre.
The first words of the German Berterame at Inter Miami
Shortly after Berterame’s signing was announced, Inter Miami shared a video of the Mexican national team forward delivering a message to the club’s fans. “Hello everyone, I want to tell you that I am very happy to be part of the Inter Miami family,” German said at the beginning of the video. “I come in with a lot of excitement, anticipation and pride to wear this jersey and bring many moments of joy to all fans. I hope to see you soon. Sending you a big hug.”
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