Previously, Miami issued an announcement that DePaul joined the team on loan, including the buyout clause. DePaul has made his debut as a new Miami International player, and he made his debut in the 2-1 victory over Atlas.
Regarding joining Miami International, DePaul said: "First of all, the situation I mentioned before, is that I had an informal chat with Messi, dreaming of playing football at the same club. Then I went to the Club World Cup, and then on vacation. At that time, I was a little away from the transfer and handed it over to Miami International and Atletico Madrid to deal with it. As time went by, I slowly learned that things were taking shape. So, yes, I realized step by step that this might become a reality."
Regarding reunion with Messi, DePaul said: "Obviously, we gave each other a A tacit embrace, celebrated the achievement of this goal, celebrated that we had been talking for years about the hope of playing together at a club, and finally came true. Well, it finally happened, and I think it was a very special moment for both of us, and there was still a year before we defended the World Cup, so that moment was super wonderful. "
For the 2026 World Cup, DePaul said: "It has always been around the World Cup (in our hearts), but we don't talk much at the moment because we want to win the honors with Miami International. I think we want to win the world Cup champions, you have to be pure and totally focused on the present and the game that is coming. Obviously, the World Cup has been there and we talk about it too. "
" No, seriously, I don't think so (the European experience is important to the national team). I know my teammates very well, and I feel the word 'competitive' is misinterpreted in the evaluation of people or some journalists. No one can teach us how to compete because we have been competing since we were born. No one can teach us where to go to be a part of the World Cup because we understand what it means to be in the World Cup."
"I We are a group of experienced lads, and we are at an age that is important for making decisions. We have been making decisions since we were 15, 16 or 17, and then a lot of people have to be responsible for the family, and then we have to decide whether to play football in Europe or other countries and stay away from our family. So, at this age, I believe we have learned to make decisions through mistakes and success, not act impulsively, but analyze them better. That's what I can tell you, I know every decision my teammates have made is well thought out and most likely the best choice they have to make. "
source:vn 7msport