2024-01-23 21:34:30
Nicolás Freire became the new reinforcement of Inter Miami: the 29-year-old Argentine defender will be a teammate of Lionel Messi, with whom he shares a very emotional story during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The announcement was made official on the team’s official website. Florida.
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The former Argentinos Juniors footballer arrives on loan from Pumas de la UNAM, although he had previously played on loan for Olympiakos in Greece.
“Nicolás gives us a solid defensive presence. We know he will work hard and help lead the defensive line,” said athletic director Chris Henderson. For his part, Freire was very enthusiastic about his arrival to the Florida team: “I am proud to take this step in my career and play for a great club like Inter Miami. I can’t wait to join the group and dedicate myself to working hard. “This is an ambitious club, with big dreams and I am excited to help the team compete for titles.”
Nicolás Freire was announced as a new Inter Miami player. (Photo: intermiamicf/IG)
The Argentine defender will be one of the important players for Inter Miami and Tata Martino in 2024, taking into account the departure of Kamal Miller, the undisputed starter last season.
In addition, Gabriel Heinze coached Freire in El Bicho and gave very good references to Tata, who needed to incorporate players into his defense since the majority of hierarchy reinforcements were from midfield forward.
Nicolás Freire spent the last semester at Olympiacos in Greece. (Photo: nicofreire23/IG)
The emotion of Nicolás Freire at the Qatar 2022 World Cup
In the middle of the World Cup, a recording showed Freire very emotional after Lautaro Martínez’s penalty that served as his ticket to advance to the semifinals. The footballer was with very close people who hugged and even cried, after a match that was very vibrant.
Now, the defender who will turn 30 in February will be a teammate of Lionel Messi: another player who will go from admiring him on the poster to sharing a team with him.
Nicolás Freire was excited about the Argentine National Team. (Video: X/@deantonioagus)
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