Matías Rojas leaves Inter Miami to join River Plate in a key transfer move | OneFootball

The market is hot, and River Plate doesn't waste any time. The Argentine powerhouse is about to make Matías Rojas, an attacker formerly of Inter Miami, its newest addition. The Paraguayan midfielder arrived in Buenos Aires to undergo medical tests and will therefore sign until December 2025. Free on the market after finishing his stint with Major League Soccer (MLS), Rojas arrives free but of very high strategic importance to Marcelo Gallardo's squad.

Matías Rojas leaves MLS behind after going through Inter Miami, with modest numbers but a showcase of his talent and skill in being a technical and efficient playmaker. In 20 games with the Florida side, he scored nine goals and provided two assists. Now, River Plate is banking on his ability to raise the level in midfield.

The impact of Rojas leaving MLS and Inter Miami

Though his time in MLS wasn't as long-lived as many had hoped, Matías Rojas leaves a lasting impression. With Inter Miami, he brought consistency to the attacking midfield and was one of the most technically gifted players in the squad. Still, with big-name stars such as Lionel Messi arriving, along with other international reinforcements, it ultimately reduced opportunities for the Paraguayan-possibly hastening his exit.

For MLS, the exit of a Rojas underlines one of the league's persistent problems in retaining experienced talent at the same rate it is securing global stars or young prospects, but his entire time in the league underlines its role as a platform for those players looking to seek fresh challenges or a reboot in more classic soccer climes in South America, for example.

Why River Plate was the perfect fit for Rojas?

The same journalist, Germán García Grova, assured that, while Boca Juniors did show interest, nothing concrete came through. Meanwhile, River Plate presented a clear project to him with a coach whom Rojas knew and in whom he had credibility because of his good past performances. The factor weighing most in his decision was that he had chosen a team where he could shine.

This transfer to River Plate provides Rojas with the opportunity to flourish in an environment that would bring out his full potential. In a club like River, he will find an ideal platform where his talents could be fully exploited to make their impact in the Argentine league and the South American tournaments.

Rojas, Inter Miami, and MLS as a stepping stone

The transfer of Matías Rojas from Inter Miami to River Plate underlined an interesting trend in the soccer market. Inasmuch as MLS has been pulling big names into its teams, so did it also become a platform for players to rekindle their careers or reach newer heights.