De Paul left out of Atletico squad amid imminent Inter Miami move

Rodrigo de Paul is on the verge of becoming an Inter Miami player. The Argentinian, who has one year left on his contract with Atletico, did not travel with his teammates to Los Angeles de San Rafael.

Atletico's 2025-26 pre-season began on Monday and, as Marca reports, the Argentinian midfielder did not board the bus, remaining behind to finalise his move to the MLS.

There, he will join up with Leo Messi, with whom he will intensely prepare for the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina will arrive as reigning champions. A league of a lower standard will serve as preparation for the tournament.

De Paul is not the only player who has not undergone a medical examination. Atletico have given Saul permission to miss the examination and negotiate his future, with a move to Trabzonspor looking likely.