Another close friend of Lionel Messi will soon play in South Florida. Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Messi will play against Cincinnati for only the second time since joining Inter Miami and is looking for his first career goal against them. Messi did convert a penalty kick in a shootout win for Miami on Aug. 23, 2023, in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to play against FC Cincinnati at the TQL Stadium tonight. Inter Miami face FC Cincinnati tonight (7:30 p.m. ET) at the TQL Stadium for MLS regular season, with The Herons looking to close the gap on the Eastern Conference leaders.