Marcelo ‘Chelo’ Weigandt arrives in Miami ahead of signing for MLS side

The full-back, brought in to replace the outgoing DeAndre Yedlin, will sign on loan for The Herons.

Eduardo Burgos Rodríguezedu17burgosJoe Brennanj4brennanUpdate: Mar 21st, 2024 11:40 EDT0

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Inter Miami have found DeAndre Yedlin’s replacement. The Herons managed to seal the loan of Marcelo ‘Chelo’ Weigandt for the next two seasons at no cost.

The Argentine, who renewed his contract with the ‘Xeneize’ until December 2027 before leaving, will not have a purchase option. However according to TyC, if Inter Miami decide to buy the player after the first year, Boca will keep 70% of the money with the 30% left over remaining in Florida.

“I’m very happy and grateful to the people of Boca, also to Tata Martino and the people of Inter Miami”, Weigandt said. “I’m looking forward to it. I’m taking it easy and enjoying the trip. It’s a goodbye, but I’m very happy that the fans supported me. Playing with Messi is everyone’s dream. I am very happy.”

As expected Marcelo Weigandt signs a new deal at Boca Juniors until 2027 and is now free to complete his loan move to Inter Miami pic.twitter.com/EJ2BWLbXU4

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‘MLS is a competitive league that is growing’

“I tried to give everything on the field, to show that I am just another fan and I will continue to support them,” said Chelo in an interview with ESPN at the airport before leaving for Florida. “MLS is a competitive league that is growing. I am very grateful that they have taken notice of me,” he said.

Inter Miami desperately needed a right-back following the shock departure of club legend Yedlin. Since the former captain’s departure, ‘Tata’ Martino had relied on the versatile Gressel as a stopgap until the arrival of a natural full-back.

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DeAndre Yedlin made the shock move to FC Cincinnati this year.KEVIN C. COXAFP