De Paul would be a substantial addition for Inter Miami as he's been one of the best midfielders in global football and is still in his prime at 31. Yet, this move would come with a challenges.
Miami have complained about restrictive transfer rules in their pursuit of Neymar and Kevin De Bruyne. Unless there is a creative way to get De Paul on the roster, the team's current roster situation is prohibitive. Also, as seen with both Neymar and De Bruyne, there could be competition from around the world with clubs who have fewer roster restrictions than in MLS. The report mentions Atleti manager Diego Simeone is keen on having De Paul stay through his contract, which ends in 2026.
Then there's roster fit. Inter Miami have several weaknesses, but central midfield is arguably their strongest position group, and they are stacked at that spot with Sergio Busquets and Benjamin Cremaschi. There isn't a natural fit for the midfielder, which could mean Cremaschi or someone else will have to play out of position.
Yet, the report indicates De Paul could be effectively a long-term replacement for Busquets, whose contract expires this season, along with Luis Suarez's deal.
