The possible signing of German Berterame by Inter Miami has generated debate inside and outside of Mexico. Although sharing a locker room with Lionel Messi seems like a unique opportunity, several voices in Mexican soccer warn that making the leap to MLS in a key year towards the World Cup might not be the best decision for the Rayados striker.
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Paul Aguilar recommends German Berterame to stay at Rayados
Former Mexican national team player Paul Aguilar was one of the figures who raised his voice at the possibility that Berterame could leave Rayados to join Inter Miami. During his participation in the program La Ultima Palabra on Fox Sports, Aguilar said that the move would not favor the 27-year-old striker.
If I had to decide that, I would stay at Rayados and after the World Cup I would go to another team. For me, going to MLS is a step backwards, even if it is a league that has improved
For the former Club America player, Liga MX is more competitive, and Rayados is a team he already knows and where he is a star. In this sense, it seems a safe bet to stay in Monterrey to ensure his place in the final call-up of Javier Aguirre and, after the World Cup, have the opportunity to migrate to a more competitive soccer than MLS
Berterame prefers to remain silent on possible move to Miami
Berterame has remained silent about this situation and is concentrating on the upcoming FIFA Date in which he will be part of the Mexican national team to face the matches against Panama and Bolivia.
On his way to a training camp with the Mexican national team, German Berterame was approached by the press to talk about his future. However, the striker chose not to go into detail on the subject, which increased rumors of an imminent departure. “They won’t let me talk“, he replied twice, visibly uncomfortable, before leaving.
Rayados does not close the door, but sets conditions
From Monterrey, the board has not ruled out negotiating. Jose Antonio “Tato” Noriega, sporting president of Rayados, confirmed the approach with Inter Miami and acknowledged that the proposal is interesting for both parties.
“I can confirm that there has been an approach and that there is a proposal. An offer that is interesting to German Berterame and that may be interesting for us too,” he explained.
The next few hours will be decisive in determining the future of German Berterame, however, everything points to the fact that he will become a new reinforcement for las Garzas, despite the advice of Paul Aguilar.
