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Lionel Messi loses a key teammate! USMNT defender DeAndre Yedlin completes shock transfer to Inter Miami's Eastern Conference rivals FC Cincinnati

The United States international defender <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/deandre-yedlin-tata-martino-made-decision-to-hand-lionel-messi-inter-miami-captaincy/blt02ef07619f669399" target="_blank">was club captain at Chase Stadium</a> when eight-time Ballon d’Or winner <a href=" https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gave-everyone-lionel-messi-gift-inter-miami-team-mates-revealed-deandre-yedlin/blt4b54a10072b81281" target="_blank">Messi arrived in Florida during the summer of 2023</a>. He shared trophy-lifting duties after seeing <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/has-lionel-messi-debut-season-inter-miami-been-success-usmnt-deandre-yedlin-explains-why-isnt-historic-leagues-cup/blt1e780c48e13f20ed" target="_blank">Inter Miami claim a historic Leagues Cup crown.</a>Now, he departs for a fee of $172,799 (€159,124).

WHAT HAPPENED?

“DeAndre has been a leader for us on and off the field, and we’re very thankful for everything he has done for Inter Miami. I’ve known him since his academy days in Seattle, and have been proud to see his success here, including helping the team lift its first trophy,” said Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson. “This trade gives us the flexibility to continue building our roster. Our ambitions remain high and we will look to use the space created by this move to improve our squad as we aim to compete for titles.”

WHAT INTER MIAMI SAID

Yedlin joined the Herons in February 2022, as he returned to his homeland from a spell in Europe that saw him spend time with Tottenham, Newcastle and Galatasaray. The 30-year-old full-back has been a regular for Inter Miami as David Beckham and Co continue to build. However, Monday marked his departure from the club as he joins reigning Supporters' Shield winners FCC.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Herons are set to take on Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup Thursday evening. They will make their debut in the tournament, with a new captain yet to be named.

WHAT NEXT?

Lionel Messi loses a key teammate! USMNT defender DeAndre Yedlin completes shock transfer to Inter Miami's Eastern Conference rivals FC Cincinnati | Goal.com US

Inter Miami shockingly traded away their captain, Deandre Yedlin, to FC Cincinnati Monday morning.

Lionel Messi loses a key teammate! USMNT defender DeAndre Yedlin completes shock transfer to Inter Miami&apos;s Eastern Conference rivals FC Cincinnati