Desperate to strengthen his defense, Inter Miami formally announced this Thursday the incorporation of the right back Marcelo Weigandt, loaned by Boca for at least two seasons, free of charge, after renewing your link with the xeneize entity. The defender He is already training with Lionel Messi and was received with a “Welcome Chelo” and “the kid’s dream continues”, accompanied by photos and videos on the social networks of the Florida club.
Weigandt arrived to cover the loss on the right wing after the departure of American DeAndre Yedlin to Cincinnati at the beginning of March. The agreement for the 24-year-old defender includes a clause that indicates that, If the winger were sold during the first year of the loan, Boca will receive 70 percent of the transaction and the remaining 30% will go to the Americans.. And another part of the agreement establishes that, if he plays 10 games with Inter Miami – which is very likely due to the Florida team’s busy schedule -, David Beckham’s club will have the possibility of using the player for a third season. .
With Messi fully into his first full season in MLS, Inter Miami finds itself at the forefront of the Eastern Conference. However, The team led by Gerardo Martino received nine goals in six games and comes from suffering a 4-0 beating against the New York Red Bulls. “Tata” had recently emphasized the need to have a guarantee player in that sector. The team had improvised with Julian Gressel, Robert Taylor and the Honduran David Ruiz in the position during their last games.
“Marcelo comes with experience in both national and international competitions. “We believe that this addition helps strengthen our squad to compete for titles,” said Inter Miami sporting director Chris Henderson in a statement. Weigandt played with the Argentina team in the Under 20 World Cup in Poland in 2019, and that same year he debuted with Boca.
He arrives in MLS after scoring six goals and giving 10 assists in Argentina’s first division, including a spell on loan to Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. Two of his goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores last season.
“I am excited and proud to join a club as ambitious as Inter Miami,” Weigandt stated, cited by his new entity. “I really want to join my new teammates, wear the club’s colors and give everything to help the team achieve our goals,” the player added.
“My intention is to contribute as much as I can on the field, with determination and heart, which is what characterizes me. And support my teammates, whether inside or outside,” he presented in a video that the franchise broadcast on social networks. He will wear his favorite number, 57. “For my grandmother, who passed away at that age, and I feel that she is constantly watching over me and guiding me on this path,” explained about his choice.
After the shocking signing of Messi in the middle of last season, Inter Miami has not tired of surrounding the Argentine star to fight for new titles in various tournaments after winning the first in the club’s history, the Leagues Cup. He brought in the Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, who was Leo’s teammate in Barcelona, and before that Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba had arrived, two others with whom he lived together. in his culé adventure. Other Argentines, striker Facundo Farías, midfielder Federico Redondo and center back Nicolás Freire, also joined at different times.
Inter Miami will host New York City FC this Saturday by the MLS and next Wednesday they will be home against Monterrey, from Mexico, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.