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Inter Miami sign Gregore to contract extension

Gregore – Inter Miami

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension

Gregore and Inter Miami CF have reached a contract extension through the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026, the club announced Monday.

The Brazilian midfielder has missed the majority of the 2023 campaign with a long-term foot injury. But he’s been among their most impactful players when healthy, tallying eight assists in 62 games (all starts) since arriving for the 2021 season from Bahia.

ā€œGregore encapsulates everything we want out of an Inter Miami player, so we’re really happy to keep him with us for a long time,ā€ chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said in a release.

ā€œGregore is not only our engine in the middle of the field, but a leader both on and off the pitch. We’re excited to see him return soon and continue to build an exciting team with him moving forward.ā€

The 29-year-old was named Miami’s team MVP in 2021 and took the captain’s armband, an honor that’s since shifted to superstar Lionel Messi.

Gregore is expected to strengthen a deep Inter Miami midfield group that’s led by Sergio Busquets, Jean Mota and youngsters like Diego Gómez, Benjamin CremaschiĀ and David RuĆ­z.

ā€œI’m honored to continue to represent this great club,ā€ said Gregore. ā€œI will keep fighting to bring us to the places we want to reach as a team, and will do everything I can to help lead this amazing group.

ā€œInter Miami has given me a lot in my time with the club and I want to repay that faith in me by giving the best of myself at all times.ā€

Inter Miami will enter 2024 as defending Leagues Cup champions, an honor that booked their place in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Gregore’s return, combined with a first full season of their summertime signings and any wintertime additions, could make the Herons a preseason favorite.