IMiami was looking for Rayados striker Bertelame, a German who is regularly called up to the Mexican national team.
The Argentinian-born striker fit the profile of the player Javier Mascherano was looking for to strengthen his attacking line-up. A striker with good scoring ability and the ability to play in a two-striker system if necessary, he not only adds an option to an attack that often suffers from its dependence on star player Messi, but also suffers further from the injury and poor form of Luis Suarez.
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Inter Miami reach verbal agreement for transfer of German player Bertelame
After several days of intense negotiations, Miami finally achieved its goal. It is believed that a verbal agreement has been reached for the Mexican striker’s transfer. Bertelame’s transfer fee would be close to $15 million.
The thought of losing their star striker with the tournament already underway made for a difficult scenario for Monterrey, but 15 million is not a number they can easily turn down.
Atlético Madrid group will benefit from sale of Belterrame
It should be noted that in this transaction, the Atlético Madrid Group will also benefit, as they own part of the player’s cards. According to information from various media outlets, 70% of Belterrame’s card belongs to Rayados and 30% is owned by the Atlético Madrid group (as the player previously played for Atlético San Luis), which means he will hold about $5 million.
Who will replace Rayados’ German Bertelame?
According to Monterrey club officials, Belterrame’s successors are Rafael Navarro, a Brazilian soccer player who plays for Colorado Rapids in the MLS, and Peter Moussa, a striker from FC Dallas. Both strikers are worth close to $7 million.
However, the main option appears to be to trust the forwards already in the squad and give Anthony Martial a vote of confidence in the starting striker role, with Roberto de la Rosa and youngster Joaquín Mojica replacing him. It’s a risky bet considering the French striker’s low scoring rate and the Monterrey side’s sense of urgency to win more titles.
Belterrame leaves Liga MX as one of the best scorers in recent years, backed up by his 31 goals with Atlético San Luis, 55 with Rayados and 86 goals in Mexican football. In Miami, the goal is clear: a championship.
