The Argentina teammates are close and De Paul has revealed his national team skipper was the driving force behind his move from Atletico Madrid. He said, "Leo and I always dreamed of playing together at a club, not just with the Albiceleste. Every call-up was special, but too brief. Now that dream has come true."

Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years of playing alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina's national team, but the star midfielder said that for a long time, he's dreamed of playing on the same club with his good friend.

New Inter Miami signing Rodrigo De Paul said that Lionel Messi got involved in the negotiations between Miami and Atlético Madrid to ensure the midfielder completed a move to the MLS club, adding the reunion was a dream come true.