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Diego Gómez at Brighton? The player is in touch with Inter Miami

Inter Miami and Brighton & Hove Albion enter into negotiations for outstanding Paraguayan midfielder

By Izabelle Franca

Jul 17, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder Diego Gomez (20) reacts after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the first half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 17, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder Diego Gomez (20) reacts after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the first half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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What happens when a young MLS talent decides it's time to take bigger flights? Diego Gómez, the Inter Miami midfielder, is about to find out. The young Paraguayan talent is one step away from a monumental move to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. And yes, you read that right. It's a question of “when” and not “if”, as confirmed by coach Tata Martino.

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Diego Gómez, who arrived at Inter Miami in July 2023 on a three-year contract, quickly made a name for himself in the team. Since then, he has amassed five goals and four assists in 28 games, as well as proving to be a quality central midfielder. But that's not all that attracted the attention of Brighton's scouts. The youngster recently returned from a serious ankle sprain and, like a true warrior, has already shown he is in top form by registering a goal and an assist in his last game against Toronto FC.

Gómez's ambition to play in Europe has never been a secret. “I came here wanting to make the leap to Europe and I hope that happens. God willing,” he said after Miami's win over Toronto FC. It seems his prayers are being answered, and Brighton are determined to secure his talent, even if it means shelling out around US$18 million (£13.9 million).

But what does this transfer mean for Inter Miami? Tata Martino, the team's captain, hopes that Gómez can remain with the Herons until the end of the year, hinting that the move is inevitable, but could be delayed a little longer. “It's more than just Brighton's interest in Diego, and sooner or later that will happen,” said Martino.

For fans of Gómez and Inter Miami, the news comes with a mixture of pride and apprehension. The young player represents a promising future for Paraguayan soccer, and his departure will leave a gap in the team. However, his journey to the Premier League is an important milestone and proof that talent and determination can take a player from the MLS to the big stage of European soccer.

Gómez is now preparing to represent his country at the Olympic Games in Paris, a perfect stage to showcase his talent to the world ahead of his likely move to Brighton. If the deal goes through, the young Paraguayan will join a team that has shown great potential in the Premier League, looking to establish itself as one of the league's emerging forces.

So what can we expect from this transfer? For Brighton, the arrival of Gómez would be a substantial reinforcement, bringing youth and skill to the midfield. For Inter Miami, it will be a time of transition, when the team will need to find a replacement. And for Gómez, it's the realization of a dream and the opening of a new chapter in his career.

The question remains: when will we see Gómez shining on Premier League pitches? Depending on the pace of negotiations, it could be sooner than we think. Until then, it's up to the fans to follow this young talent's every move and hope that his transition is as smooth as his play on the pitch.

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