Inter Miami He had little time to celebrate the first title in the team’s history in the MLS and already began to make decisions for the 2026 season. Four teammates Lionel Messi They were fired with an official statement. Do they renew the team for Leo?
After finishing in third place in the Western Conference, Inter Miami left no doubts, and except for a loss in the first round against Nashville SC, they ended up being champions after three resounding victories ante FC Cincinnati, New York City FC and Vancouver Whitecaps, en those who scored 12 goals.
So… Why so many exits? The communications department of Inter Miami announced on December 11 that a left winger, a goalkeeper, a central defender and a right back They will not continue to be Messi’s teammates because they did not do enough to continue on the team.
Inter Miami fired four of Messi’s teammates after the 2025 MLS title
Picault is one of Messi’s teammates who was fired. (Photo: Getty Images)
Although the extreme Fafa Picault and the archer William Yarbrough They had the option to renew their contract, Inter Miami decided to fire them. These two names were joined by the central defender Ryan Sailory and the right side Marcelo Wegandwhose contract and loan ran out, respectively. The pink club decided not to continue with its services.
The 4 players that Inter Miami fired. (Photo: Instagram / @intermiamicf)
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“The Club is in negotiations with Alen (loan concluded), Rocco Ríos Novo (loan concluded), Luis Suárez (out of contract), Baltasar Rodríguez (loan concluded) and Tadeo Allende (loan concluded). Additionally, the Club recently announced the extension of the defender’s contract. Ian Fray“published the communications department of Inter Miami.
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How many defenders did Inter Miami fire?
Key data
- Inter Miami fired four teammates of Lionel Messi he December 11 after winning the MLS title.
- The dismissed players were Fafa Picault, William Yarbrough, Ryan Sailory y Marcelo Wegand.
- Inter Miami won his first MLS title in 2025 defeating Vancouver Whitecaps in the final.