Inter Miami finds itself in a perplexing situation as one of its emerging talents, Facundo Farias, has recently suffered an ACL injury.
Farias is slated to undergo surgery in the upcoming days, sidelining him for a significant portion of the season. However, amidst this setback, a silver lining has appeared for Lionel Messi’s club in the form of a $550,000 boost.
The injury to Farias has prompted concerns about the team’s efficiency, a sentiment that was already lingering following a goalless draw against El Salvador in their recent game. In response, Tata Martino is exploring broader options within Argentina to strengthen the squad.
While defensive issues were a concern for Miami last season, the current focus appears to be on fortifying the midfield to better support Lionel Messi and his team.
Reports indicate that the club is eyeing the acquisition of central midfielder Augustin Palavecino from River Plate, who comes with a $20 million release clause.
The talks for bringing Palavecino on loan are reportedly in the advanced stages, providing a potential replacement for the injured Farias.
Following Farias’ injury, Inter Miami stands to gain an additional $550,000 by placing him on the Season-Ending Injury List.
Despite the undisclosed deal amount, financial constraints seem to be steering the club towards a loan arrangement rather than a permanent signing for the young talent.
The 27-year-old Palavecino, renowned for his excellent passing skills and playmaking abilities, brings valuable experience, having secured two Argentinian league titles and one Argentina Super Cup title with River Plate.
Reports also suggest that River Plate is eyeing Luciano Rodríguez as a potential replacement for Palavecino.
However, the pursuit of Palavecino comes with its limitations, as he cannot be classified under the Under-22 category.
This restriction rules out another potential target, Cristian Medina, who was a key focus for David Beckham’s club.
Despite an unsuccessful $12 million offer to Boca Juniors for Medina, Inter Miami is still evaluating whether to pursue both the 27-year-old River Plate midfielder and the Under-22 prospect.
In the midst of these developments, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are gearing up to resume their preseason campaign with a match against Dallas FC at the Cotton Bowl.
Subsequently, the team is set for an extensive tour, including stops in Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Hong Kong. The club aims to expedite the loan talks for the young talent, hoping to have him on board for the upcoming tour.
