Inter Miami signs promising Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez through 2026

The summer makeover continues at Inter Miami.

The club announced Wednesday night that it has signed 20-year-old Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gómez to a contract running through the 2026 MLS season with an option for 2027. Gomez joins the team as part of MLS U-22 initiative, which allows clubs to sign up to three young players aged 22 and younger to lucrative contracts at a reduced charge to the team salary budget.

He will join Inter Miami pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.

“Diego is a well-rounded midfielder that we believe will contribute in all phases of the game. We believe in his ability and potential and feel he will be a strong addition to our squad as we enter this next phase of growth at Inter Miami,” said sporting director Chris Henderson.

“I’m very happy to join Inter Miami at an exciting time for the club. I believe that we can compete and I will fight to help the Club achieve its goals,“ said Gómez. “I’m looking forward to wearing the Inter Miami colors and playing in front of our fans.”

Gómez played for Paraguayan side Club Libertad, where he graduated through the youth ranks and has spent all his professional career thus far. He made 51 appearances, registering six goals and four assists, and helping the team claim two Paraguayan topflight titles.

The San Juan Bautista, Paraguay native has also featured for the Paraguayan national team across youth and senior levels. Gómez has excelled at the youth level for La Albirroja, captaining the U-20 team to the 2022 South American Games title, and captaining the team again at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship. At the senior international level, the midfielder debuted for Paraguay in Sept. 2022, and has made four appearances, including one start.