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Inter Miami adds midfielder Matias Galarza on loan from River Plate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:01 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Inter Miami adds midfielder Matias Galarza on loan from River Plate

Summary

Inter Miami signed Matias Galarza on loan from Argentinian club River Plate with an option to purchase. The deal runs through the end of the 2026 season. Galarza previously played for Vasco da Gama and Coritiba before his stint at River Plate, where he made 14 appearances without scoring. He spent time on loan with Atlanta United earlier in 2026. The 24-year-old midfielder has scored four goals and recorded two assists in 19 international appearances for Paraguay. He drew public criticism from French supporters during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after clashes with Kylian Mbappe, Jules Kounde, and Michael Olise during a round of 16 match.

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By the Numbers

•Matias Galarza joins Inter Miami on loan through the 2026 season.
•The acquisition includes an option for Inter Miami to purchase the player.
•Galarza appeared in 14 matches for River Plate before this transfer.
•He played for Paraguay during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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What they're saying

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A new teammate has joined Lionel Messi at Inter Miami who created huge outrage among French football fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Midfield star Matias Galarza of Paraguay has joined Inter Miami from Argentinian club River Plate on loan until the end of the 2026 season, with an option to buy.
— Yahoo Sports

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