This article was originally published on www.si.com as Inter Miami Sign Argentina U-20 Talent to Bolster Attack for MLS Cup Run. Inter Miami announced the signing of Mateo Silvetti from Newell’s Old Boys on Friday, signing the Argentine to a long-term contract.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is in hot pursuit of its second Leagues Cup crown as the MLS giant welcomes Tigres UANL to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday.

Signing Inter Miami CF have acquired forward Mateo Silvetti from Argentine top-flight side Newell's Old Boys, the club announced Friday.

The MLS summer transfer window is drawing to a close and Inter Miami are still working on bringing more reinforcements.

Messi was already ruled out of Wednesday’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres UANL, where Inter Miami pulled off a 2-1 victory at Chase Stadium. But during the match, the team suffered another blow as a key veteran picked up an injury, leaving Javier Mascherano with more problems to solve.

Lionel Messi, who returned from a hamstring injury to lead Inter Miami to victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy last weekend, was not at training on Tuesday morning. His status for Wednesday’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres is unknown. Coach Javier Mascherano is expected to provide an update at a pre-game media conference after training.

Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami survived and dramatically defeated Tigres 2–1 to move on to the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals thanks to a brace from Luis Suárez.

Reports indicate the Herons wanted to stretch Piovi’s transfer fee until 2030, a condition Cruz Azul refused to accept.