Inter Miami signs Mexico forward Germán Berterame through 2029 - ESPN

Inter Miami CF signed Mexico national team forward Germán Berterame from Liga MX powerhouse Monterrey, the team announced Friday.

Berterame joins Lionel Messi and the reigning MLS Cup champions as a designated player on a contract running through 2029, with a club option for an additional year.

Miami secured the deal by paying Berterame's $15 million release clause, sources told ESPN's Lizzy Becherano.

Mexican forward Germán Berterame joins as a Designated Player, bringing a proven goal-scoring pedigree ⚽ Welcome to Miami!

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«I'm leaving with a clear conscience, knowing I always gave my all for this club [Monterrey], and I hope I can return further down the road,» Berterame said in a video posted on Rayados de Monterrey social media accounts.

«This opportunity [signing with Miami] is all new; it's a unique and fresh experience at the same time. It was unexpected, but I think it's going to be a beautiful experience.

»When I renewed my contract [with Monterrey], I told him [Héctor Lara, the club's sporting director], 'I'm not leaving unless something really eye-catching comes along.' I was obviously talking about teams from Europe. And I also said, 'Unless, obviously, Messi comes and takes me with him.' So that anecdote stuck."

The Argentine-born forward, who became a naturalized Mexican in 2024, started his career in the Argentine Primera División, starring for San Lorenzo and Patronato before making his Liga MX debut with Atletico San Luis in 2019. While playing for Atletico San Luis, Berterame scored 31 goals in 93 games in all competitions and earned the Golden Boot for the 2021 Apertura tournament.

His efforts in Liga MX earned him recognition from the Mexican