Federico Redondo is set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami ahead of their new MLS campaign.
The 21-year-old is an Argentine international and is anticipated to step in as a replacement for Facundo Farias, who tore his ACL during a pre-season match against El Salvador in January.
While the deal is not yet 100% complete, The Athletic has reported that it is in the process of being finalised..
The Sporting News takes a look at the youngster's background and how many professional games he has played in his fledgling career.
MORE: Inter Miami schedule 2024 MLS season
Who is Federico Redondo?
Federico is the son of former Real Madrid and AC Milan star Fernando Redondo and emerged from Argentinos Juniors' youth system before making his senior debut for the club in 2022.
During the 2022/23 season, he featured in 45 matches across all competitions, managing two goals and two assists.
According to transfers specialist Fabrizio Romano, the MLS club has completed the signing of Redondo from Argentinos Juniors for $8 million (£6.3m/€7.4m).
🚨👚 Federico Redondo to Inter Miami, here we go! Deal sealed with Argentinos Juniors after verbal agreement last week as it’s all done for €8m package.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 13, 2024
There will be also 15% sell on clause as per @clmerlo.
Redondo will play next to Leo Messi. 🇦🇷
Deal set to be signed soon. pic.twitter.com/cg7hqmdfWI
Redondo was previously heavily linked to Bayern Munich but will not be joining the German champions as they opted against submitting a formal bid during the January transfer window.
He is expected to secure one of the three U22 spots at the club, meaning only $200,000 of his salary will count towards the overall cap.
Inter Miami next match in 2024 season
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2024
- Time (ET): 8 p.m.
- Competition: Major League Soccer (Matchweek 1)
- Match: Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake (DRV PNK Stadium — Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
- TV (USA): —
- Streaming (Global): MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+)
Inter Miami's first competitive fixture of the 2024 season is the club's MLS opener, as they host Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, February 21.
They will have three league fixtures before they open their 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup schedule, set for their Round of 16 first leg against either Nashville SC (USA) or Moca (Dominican Republic). It will be a two-legged matchup, with the first leg on the road.
Inter Miami full MLS fixture list for 2024 season
Inter Miami will kick off the 2024 MLS season against Real Salt Lake on February 21, 2024. Their regular-season campaign will conclude on Decision Day on October 19, when they face New England Revolution.
| Date | Opponent | Location |
| Weds, Feb. 21 | Real Salt Lake | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sun, Feb. 25 | LA Galaxy | Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, CA) |
| Sat, March 2 | Orlando City | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sun, March 10 | Montreal | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, March 16 | D.C. United | Audi Field (Washington, DC) |
| Sat, March 23 | NY Red Bulls | Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ) |
| Sat, March 30 | NYCFC | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, April 6 | Colorado Rapids | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, April 13 | Sporting KC | Children's Mercy Park (Kansas City, KS) |
| Sat, April 20 | Nashville SC | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, April 27 | New England Revolution | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) |
| Sat, May 4 | NY Red Bulls | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, May 11 | Montreal | Stade Saputo (Montreal, Canada) |
| Wed, May 15 | Orlando City | Exploria Stadium (Orlando, FL) |
| Sat, May 18 | D.C. United | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, May 25 | Vancouver Whitecaps | BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) |
| Wed, May 29 | Atlanta United | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, June 1 | St. Louis City | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, June 15 | Philadelphia Union | Subaru Park (Chester, PA) |
| Wed, June 19 | Columbus Crew | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, June 29 | Nashville SC | GEODIS Park (Nashville, TN) |
| Wed, July 3 | Charlotte FC | Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) |
| Sat, July 6 | FC Cincinnati | TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) |
| Wed, July 17 | Toronto | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, July 20 | Chicago Fire | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, Aug. 24 | FC Cincinnati | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Sat, Aug. 31 | Chicago Fire | Soldier Field (Chicago, IL) |
| Sat, Sep. 14 | Philadelphia Union | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Wed, Sep. 18 | Atlanta United | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
| Sat, Sep. 21 | NYCFC | Yankee Stadium (New York City, NY) |
| Sat, Sep. 28 | Charlotte FC | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Wed, Oct. 2 | Columbus Crew | Lower.com Field (Columbus, OH) |
| Sat, Oct. 5 | Toronto | BMO Field (Toronto, Canada) |
| Sat, Oct. 19 | New England Revolution | DRV PNK Stadium (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
