This article was originally published on www.si.com as Atletico Madrid Sign USMNT Midfielder Amid Rodrigo De Paul Links With Inter Miami. Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of U.S. men’s national team and Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press about the deal on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced.

It's been no secret that Inter Miami have wanted to add Atletico Madrid star Rodrigo De Paul to their squad. The question was how. That appears to be solved as the Herons are reportedly close to adding the Argentine star midfielder on a loan-to-buy move that would allow Miami to make another high-profile addition to South Beach.