Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have finally acquired David Ayala, from MLS side Portland Timbers. The Herons have signed the midfielder as they look to boost their squad after their MLS 2025 triumph.
Inter Miami found Sergio Busquets' replacement
Inter Miami lost the services of iconic defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets at the end of the 2025 season after he, along with Jordi Alba, announced his retirement. The MLS champions searched for his replacement, and they have signed 23-year-old Ayala to replace him.
David Ayala's old connection with Javier Mascherano
David Ayala has become the latest ex-teammate of Javier Mascherano's to sign up to play under him. The young midfielder once played along with Mascherano at the end of his career in Argentina with Estudiantes.
Inter Miami paid $2 million in General Allocation Money to sign the defensive midfielder, who played 37 games in the MLS in the 2025 season. He joins until the end of the 2026 season as part of the MLS's U-22 initiative after spending three years with Portland.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami get close to sign star winger, his name is...
Inter Miami are reportedly close to signing winger Tadeo Allende on a permanent deal from Celta Vigo.
Allende joined Inter Miami on a loan deal from Celta Vigo earlier in 2025. But with his loan deal due to expire at the end of December, he was set to return to the LaLiga based club.
As per The Athletic, Inter Miami are nearing a deal to retain Allende on a permanent basis. While the deal is yet to be finalized, it is very close and expected to be completed this week.
Celta Vigo, who paid 4.5 million to sign Allende from Godoy Cruz, were interested in recovering a portion of their investment during the winter transfer window. With the Argentine not fully included into the squad as his future was being resolved, interest reportedly emerged from River Plate, but their 2.5 million offer was rebuffed, as Vigo were holding out for a closer to 6 million.