Following his unexpected departure from Atletico Madrid, Rodrigo De Paul has revealed details of his final conversation with Diego Simeone before leaving towards Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Although Rodrigo De Paul has officially joined Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, his departure from Atletico Madrid still generates controversy. Ahead of the pivotal 2025 Leagues Cup game against Pumas UNAM, the Argentine midfielder speaks about his departure from the Spanish side. He shares insightful details regarding his final conversation with head coach Diego Simeone.
“During my talk with Cholo (Diego Simeone), we have a great relationship, he always protected me, and we talked a lot about soccer and life. It was super rewarding when I had to leave because I really learned a lot from him. I told him that we were left with the regret of not winning titles together... It was at Atletico Madrid where I had the opportunity to go and play in a World Cup and become a champion,” De Paul said in press conference.
His unexpected departure from Atletico Madrid stunned fans, especially following his impressive performance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. As a key midfielder for Diego Simeone, he played 186 games, netting 14 goals and delivering 26 assists. Despite his contributions, fan criticism remained persistent, making his transfer to Inter Miami an ideal solution for both the player and the club.
Rodrigo De Paul praises Diego Simeone’s impact and expresses gratitude for his coaching
Rodrigo, while not bidding a formal farewell to Atletico Madrid fans, sincerely expressed his gratitude to head coach Diego Simeone. The Argentine coach played a pivotal role in bringing the midfielder to the Spanish squad from Udinese. Although their partnership did not yield any trophies, De Paul significantly elevated his performance under Simeone’s guidance.
“If I made it to the World Cup the way I did, it was thanks to Atletico, thanks to Cholo. He is one of the coaches who has had a big impact on my career because of his wisdom and his approach to soccer. It was four years with good times and bad times, but above all, I learned a lot, and that’s what I’ll take away with me,” Rodrigo said in press conference.
Rodrigo De Paul aims to build lasting legacy at Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi
With his arrival at Inter Miami, Rodrigo De Paul aims to cement his name in the franchise’s history alongside Lionel Messi. He brings a dynamic presence to the midfield, poised to provide the team the boost it needs to capture its first-ever MLS Cup. Despite having only played two games, he has already proven himself as a key player—a box-to-box midfielder capable of contributing both in defense and attack.
Despite making an early-season impact, Rodrigo now has the chance to establish his legacy with Inter Miami. This opportunity arises as Javier Mascherano’s squad faces Pumas UNAM in a potentially decisive 2025 Leagues Cup match. Complicating matters, they will compete without Lionel Messi, who was injured in the previous game. In his absence, De Paul needs to become a critical leader and game-changer for the team.
From: bolavip.com