Inter Miami Pursues Berterame Amidst Star-Studded Roster Revamp with Messi, Suárez, and De Paul
January 17, 2026
Berterame, 27, is a high-profile target for Inter Miami, having scored 67 goals and provided 15 assists in 152 appearances for Monterrey since 2022.
Mas updated roster moves, including a potential deal for Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon and ongoing negotiations with German Berterame, with a reported release clause around $15 million.
Inter Miami is in ongoing talks with Monterrey over Berterame, as the club aims to assemble an extraordinary roster to support coach Javier Mascherano, with Monterrey signaling a potential replacement if Berterame departs.
Lionel Messi returned to training camp with friends Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, as Suárez signed a new one-year deal and De Paul exercised his permanent transfer option from Atletico Madrid.
Sponsorship and partnerships are expanding, with Ergo Next stepping in as a training-gear sponsor and Lowe’s renewing its sleeve sponsorship while becoming a founding partner of Miami Freedom Park.
Inter Miami plans additional preseason games beyond the three-game South America tour to Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador to continue building team chemistry ahead of the MLS season.
The 2026 preseason camp opened with owner Jorge Mas present, introducing a refreshed roster following the retirements of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
New arrivals Sergio Reguilón and David Ayala featured in media sessions; Reguilón is signed to replace Alba as left back after his stints with Real Madrid/Tottenham, while Ayala joined from the Portland Timbers for a reported $2 million.
Mas emphasized that Telasco Segovia is not for sale and will remain with Inter Miami for the 2026 season, while Allende will stay with the club after a loan from Celta de Vigo and is expected to join the camp soon.
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Miami Herald • Jan 17, 2026
Inter Miami camp opens, Jorge Mas shares updates on Berterame, Blackmon, Allende