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Inter Miami CF announced today that they have signed goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo, who was claimed through Major League Soccer’s waiver process. Ríos Novo will join the team on a one-year loan from Argentine club Club Atlético Lanús through the 2025 MLS season.

There is an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the loan. The Argentine-American goalkeeper strengthens the team’s goalkeeping options ahead of the upcoming season, pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

“We’re excited to add a young and talented goalkeeper like Ríos Novo to our team. His arrival adds depth to our goalkeeping department and will strengthen our squad as we prepare for a busy 2025 season with several domestic and international competitions,” said Raúl Sanllehí, President of Football Operations.

“I’m excited to join a great club like Inter Miami and continue my growth as a professional. I’m ready to work hard and contribute to the team’s success in the 2025 season,” said Ríos Novo.

Ríos Novo, 22, comes to Inter Miami after spending the last two seasons with Phoenix Rising in the USL Championship, on loan from Lanús. Throughout his career, he has played in various competitions in the United States, including MLS, USL Championship, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Born in Los Angeles with Argentine roots, Ríos Novo began his career in the youth system at Lanús. At 18, he was loaned to Atlanta United 2, where he eventually made his MLS debut. During his time with Atlanta United, he played over 1,500 minutes in 18 matches, recording two clean sheets.

After his time in MLS, Ríos Novo moved to Phoenix Rising, where he spent the past two years gaining valuable experience. In Phoenix, he made 87 appearances and helped the team win the 2023 USL Championship.

On the international stage, Ríos Novo has represented Argentina at various youth levels. Most recently, he was part of the squad selected by Inter Miami’s new head coach, Javier Mascherano, for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. Ríos Novo was also part of the team that won the 2019 South American U-17 Championship.

Inter Miami CF announced on Friday that they have signed midfielder Telasco Segovia from Casa Pia AC, a top Portuguese team. The 21-year-old Venezuelan international has signed a contract with the club through the 2029 MLS season.

Segovia brings a strong record to the team, with 9 goals and 20 assists in 108 professional matches. He started his career at Venezuela’s Deportivo Lara before moving to Italian club Sampdoria and later Casa Pia in Portugal.

On the international stage, Segovia has one goal in eight appearances for Venezuela. He played in the 2024 Copa América and is also part of the team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

“We’re excited to sign a promising young midfielder like Telasco Segovia,” said Raúl Sanllehí, Inter Miami’s president of football operations. “He will add quality depth to our midfield, which is important for the 2025 season, as Inter Miami will be competing in several tournaments both in the U.S. and internationally.”

Segovia will join a strong Miami midfield that already includes Spanish legend Sergio Busquets from FC Barcelona, as well as rising stars Benjamin Cremaschi and Federico Redondo.

Segovia is the fifth new addition to Miami’s roster this offseason. The club also signed forwards Fafà Picault (MLS free agency) and Tadeo Allende (loan from Celta de Vigo), defender Gonzalo Luján (transfer from San Lorenzo), and goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo (loan from Lanús).

“I’m happy to be at a great club like Inter Miami. I arrive with aspirations of helping the team win several titles, contributing both offensively and defensively,” said Segovia. “I am looking to exploit my potential and continue growing in this great institution and in this highly competitive league that MLS is. It is a dream to be here and I’m excited to achieve great things with Inter Miami.”

Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed defender Gonzalo Luján from Argentine top-tier team Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro. Luján has signed a contract that runs through the 2027 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with a club option for the 2028 season.

The versatile defender, who can play both as a center-back and fullback, will strengthen the team’s defense ahead of the 2025 season, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Luján joins Inter Miami with a solid amount of experience for his age, having played in major club tournaments like the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores and CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana. He has also competed for Argentina’s U-23 national team in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games under the management of current Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano.

“Adding a young and versatile defender like Gonzalo Luján is a key move for the upcoming 2025 season. He will bring depth to our First Team squad and strengthen our defense, and his ability to play in multiple positions on the backline will be a valuable asset,” said President of Football Operations Raúl Sanllehí.

“I’m honored to join a great organization like Inter Miami. I’m excited to start this new chapter in my career and will work hard to help my teammates and the Club achieve success in the 2025 season,” said Luján.

Luján, 23, arrives at Inter Miami from the Argentine club Club Atlético San Lorenzo, where he began his career and spent his entire professional journey so far. He made his professional debut in 2021 and went on to make 97 appearances for San Lorenzo across all competitions, including seven matches in the prestigious CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores and eight in the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana, during which he also registered an assist.

The Buenos Aires native has also gained international experience, representing Argentina’s U-23 national team. He notably played in the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-olympic Tournament and the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games under Mascherano’s coaching. Luján also played alongside his new Inter Miami teammate Federico Redondo on Argentina’s U-23 team.