Higuain joins Inter Miami to become highest-paid MLS player after four years with Juventus

Inter Miami has become only club in Major League Soccer (MLS) to boast two world club finalists after it anunced signing Argentine forward Gonzalo “Pipita” Higuain on Friday, September 18. star forward parted ways with Italian champions Juventus after four years and as per reports, has become highest-paid player in league with a salary in $7 million range.

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Higuain currently in quarantine in Miami

32-year-old Argentinian was one of world’s top scorers between 2008 and 2018 wherein he scored 107 goals during his five years in Real Madrid, 71 goals during his three seasons in Napoli and almost 50 goals during his first two seasons with Juventus. He has also scored 31 goals in 75 games that he has played for Argentina national team.

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As per Miami Herald reports, ace striker has already landed in city and is currently complying with COVID-19 quarantine requirements. While Higuain will t be travelling with Inter Miami for ir next fixture with Atlanta United, he could be available as soon as late next week.

Higuain will be joined by former Juventus teammate Blaise Matuidi who also recently signed with Inter Miami, Higuain’s older bror also plays in leagues and only this season made transfer to DC United after having played for Columbus Crew for four years.

Juventus suffers big financial setback

Italian Champions paid a whopping €90 million to sign Higuain from Napoli in 2016 but after only 4 years, both parties decided to mutually end contract which this has accounted for hefty financial loss for Old Lady. Take a look at Juventus’ goodbye mess for Higuain here.

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