Striker German Berterame, Inter Miami's newest signing, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Major League Soccer club, highlighting both the sporting project and the opportunity to share a locker room with Lionel Messi.

“It's always a pleasure to be able to play together with Leo, but beyond that, the project and the level of the squad were what “That motivated me the most to come,” Berterame said in statements provided by the club.

The sporting project, the key to the signing

Beyond the appeal of playing alongside Messi, the striker pointed out that the institutional proposal was decisive in making the leap to MLS.

“The project that the club presented to me was key in the decision. It's a breath of fresh air for me and my family, and a great motivation to be able to be part of this team,” added the Argentine-Mexican footballer.

Berterame will occupy a Designated Player slot and signed a contract with Inter Miami until the 2028-29 season, with an option to extend the agreement until the 2029-30 season.

First minutes and good feelings in Medellin

With the aim of quickly integrating into the group, German Berterame traveled to Medellin to join the preseason of the team managed by Javier Mascherano.

“I was really looking forward to being with the group and starting to get to know my teammates and the staff. That's why I made this trip to Medellin (for Inter Miami's preseason). I wanted to join as soon as possible and start feeling like part of the team,” he stated.

The striker was on the bench and had his first minutes in the friendly against Atletico Nacional, entering in the 60th minute wearing number 19, after Luis Suarez left the field, having scored the equalizer five minutes earlier.

Berterame close to his first assist with Inter Miami

During his participation, Berterame left a good impression. In the 72nd minute, the former Rayados player passed the ball to Mateo Silvetti,but the play didn't end in a goal after a shot went wide. depriving him of his first assist with the Miami team.

Later, he was fouled on the left wing, although the resulting set piece didn't come to fruition. The match was decided in stoppage time, when in the 91st minute, Inter Miami scored the decisive 2-1 goal after an own goal by Elki Rivero.

A positive debut for Berterame in the Mascherano era

Despite being a friendly, the victory provided a morale boost for the team after their previous defeat against Alianza Lima, and left a good initial impression of German Berterame, who is beginning to integrate into an ambitious project led by Javier Mascherano and featuring figures like Messi and Suarez.