Federico Redondo is reportedly set to make his Inter Miami debut this week against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
The highly-rated Argentine youth international was officially unveiled as a new Inter Miami player this week after Herons reportedly beat the likes of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid to Redondo’s signature.
Regarded as one of the most exciting players in all of South America, there is a lot of expectation surrounding Redondo at Inter Miami, where the MLS franchise will want to transform the midfielder into a superstar.
Federico Redondo to feature tomorrow for Inter Miami vs Nashville
And according to the Athletic, Inter Miami hope to hand Redondo his official debut for the club tomorrow night against MLS rivals Nashville in the Champions Cup round of 16.
Inter Miami qualified for the biggest club tournament in North America via their triumph in the Leagues Cup last year, with the Herons beating Nashville in the final last year.
And for Redondo, the Tennesee-based club will be who the midfielder makes his Inter Miami bow against, with the Herons eager to go all the way in the Champions Cup.
Indeed, winning the competition this year will qualify Inter Miami for the inaugural expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament that is almost too perfect for the likes of Lionel Messi.
Herons will want to secure the Champions Cup this year
Tomorrow night will be a momentous moment for Redondo, who will finally make his Inter Miami debut after much excitement among fans and pundits.
Yet for the Herons, the Champions Cup will be a competition that the likes of Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets will be desperate to win this year.
As mentioned, winning the tournament will book Inter Miami’s spot in the expanded 32-team Club World Cup fo 2025, set to be hosted in the United States, and Redondo will want to inspire his new team to the new competition this year.