Inter Miami has completed the signing of Argentinos Juniors and Argentine youth international midfielder Federico Redondo, the MLS club announced on Friday.
Miami will pay a reported fee of $8 million to secure Redondo, who signed a contract through the 2027 MLS season with a club option for 2028.
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Redondo, 21, qualifies as an under-22 signing, a roster designation that allows him to be signed with a reduced $200,000 impact on Inter Miami's salary budget. He joins as a late-season injury replacement for fellow U22 Initiative player Facundo Farías.
“We are delighted to bring a young and exciting midfielder like Federico to Inter Miami,” Miami sporting director and sporting director Chris Henderson said as part of the club's announcement.
“He is a very promising player, very skilled with the ball at his feet and shows awareness out of possession. We believe in his potential, but also feel that he will immediately be a great addition to our team as we look to build on our successes in 2024. “
Son of former Real Madrid, AC Milan and Argentine national team midfielder Fernando Redondo, Federico Redondo first broke into the Argentinos Juniors lineup during the 2022 season. He has played 59 league and cup matches, scoring two goals.
At youth international level, Redondo made four appearances for Argentina at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, as well as six appearances for the U-23s in the ongoing Conmebol pre-Olympic qualifying tournament.
“I am very happy to join a Club that is growing so much,” said Redondo. “It is a great opportunity to share the field with top-level players. I really want to join the group with my teammates. We have to go step by step but always dream big.”
He now joins a strong Argentine contingent in Miami, led by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi and coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
Farías, another Argentine, is expected to miss the entire 2024 season due to a torn ACL he suffered in a friendly against the El Salvador national team last month.
Redondo is expected to fill the vacancy left by midfielder Gregore, who transferred to Brazilian club Botafogo earlier this week.
Before officially joining the MLS club, Redondo posted a farewell message to Argentinos Juniors on Instagram.
“Today I begin a new chapter in my sports career. I want to say goodbye and thank the entire Argentinos family for the respect and affection they always gave me.
“To my teammates, to the club workers, to all the coaches, physical trainers, coordinators, executives, equipment managers, medical staff and the fans for their unconditional support. ARGENTINES ALWAYS IN MY HEART!”
Inter Miami began the 2024 MLS season with a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday and their next match will be against the LA Galaxy on Sunday.
