Inter Miami signs Argentine midfielder Facundo Farías from Colón

SANTA FE, ARGENTINA - JUNE 15: Facundo Farías of Colón gestures during a match between Colón and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional Argentina 2022 at Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez Stadium on June 15, 2022 in Santa Fe, Argentina. (Photo by Luciano Bisbal/Getty Images)
SANTA FE, ARGENTINA - JUNE 15: Facundo Farías of Colón gestures during a match between Colón and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional Argentina 2022 at Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez Stadium on June 15, 2022 in Santa Fe, Argentina. (Photo by Luciano Bisbal/Getty Images) /
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Inter Miami continues to shake up the summer transfer market, and this time, they announce the signing of talented Argentine attacking midfielder Facundo Farías from Colón. At just 20 years old, Farías is one of the most exciting prospects in Argentine football, and his arrival in South Florida further energizes the already star-studded project of the club.

Farías’ journey at Colón was marked by impressive numbers, with 16 goals and nine assists in 95 games across all competitions. This young talent can play both as a winger and an attacking midfielder, and his versatility is a valuable attribute for Miami, especially considering the variety of tactical options and formations available to coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino.

The acquisition of Farías is another chapter in Inter Miami’s impressive squad restructuring. This summer, the club has already acquired big names like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, recreating the magical Barcelona connection from the past. This constellation of stars under the guidance of coach Tata Martino, combined with the involvement of the legendary David Beckham as part of the ownership group, creates a high-level project in American soccer.

SANTA FE, ARGENTINA – JUNE 15: Facundo Farías of Colón fights for the ball with Emanuel Mammana of River Plate during a match between Colón and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional Argentina 2022 at Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez Stadium on June 15, 2022 in Santa Fe, Argentina. (Photo by Luciano Bisbal/Getty Images)
SANTA FE, ARGENTINA – JUNE 15: Facundo Farías of Colón fights for the ball with Emanuel Mammana of River Plate during a match between Colón and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional Argentina 2022 at Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez Stadium on June 15, 2022 in Santa Fe, Argentina. (Photo by Luciano Bisbal/Getty Images) /

However, this star-studded formation brings challenges regarding the roster. With Messi and Busquets occupying Senior Designated Player (DP) positions and forward Leonardo Campana being a Young DP, Inter Miami can utilize up to three Under-22 Initiative slots during the summer. The Under-22 Initiative is a mechanism to acquire young talents and aligns with the MLS salary cap.

The arrival of Facundo Farías boosts Inter Miami’s ambitions in the League Cup and US Open Cup. The team is already preparing for the League Cup knockout match on August 2, with Messi’s impressive debut, where he scored three goals and provided one assist in just two games. Additionally, the US Open Cup semifinal against FC Cincinnati is scheduled for August 23.

With all this talent assembled and a team full of stars, Inter Miami seeks to win titles and aims for a spot in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs of the Eastern Conference. Fans certainly have reasons to be excited about the future of the club, and the arrival of Facundo Farías is further evidence that the star-studded project is heading in the right direction. It remains for fans and football enthusiasts to closely follow this exciting journey, which promises to bring even more brilliance to the sports scene in Florida and American soccer as a whole.