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Inter Miami have traded USMNT right-back DeAndre Yedlin to FC Cincinnati to gain ‘important roster flexibility, in addition to acquiring $172,799 in General Allocation Money (GAM),’ according to the club itself.
The Herons shared the 30-year-old, ex-Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur fullback’s departure on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday morning.
Yedlin had signed a four-year contract with Inter Miami in February of 2022 with an additional one-year option, following his exit from Galatasaray.
At the time of his arrival at the club, former manager Phil Neville described Yedlin as ‘almost a [Designated Player] signing for us, really, in terms of his quality.’
The Seattle, Washington, native went on to rack up 82 appearances in Inter Miami’s pink kit. He is now expected to be available for Cincy’s CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16, leg one match against CF Monterrey on Thursday.
US right-back DeAndre Yedlin is making a switch to MLS rivals, FC Cincinnati, just three games into the season
The 30-year-old, former Newcastle and Tottenham star was one of the first stars to sign with the Herons in 2022
‘We’re excited to welcome DeAndre and his family to Cincinnati,’ said Chris Albright, Cincinnati General Manager. ‘He is a natural leader who will add valuable experience and quality to our group. We are confident he will be a great fit for us on and off the field, and we look forward to him joining us.’
Cincinnati will be Yedlin’s third MLS club of his career after he broke into the league with his hometown Seattle Sounders during the 2013-14 season.
Yedlin will play right wing-back for FC Cincinnati, instead of playing his natural right-back position, per reports.
The club opened the 2024 season with one win and one draw after winning the Supporters’ Shield for the best regular-season record last year.
Yedlin won the Leagues Cup with Inter Miami in Lionel Messi’s first season with the club, as he also captained the Herons in the final
Internationally, Yedlin has 81 caps for the USA and played for the Americans in two World Cups (2022 and 2014)
Yedlin has one goal and 15 assists over 121 career MLS games for the Sounders and Inter Miami.
‘DeAndre has been a leader for us on and off the field, and we’re very thankful for everything he has done for Inter Miami. I’ve known him since his academy days in Seattle, and have been proud to see his success here, including helping the team lift its first trophy,’ said Inter Miami Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson, referring to the club’s first silverware – the Leagues Cup – last season.
‘This trade gives us the flexibility to continue building our roster. Our ambitions remain high and we will look to use the space created by this move to improve our squad as we aim to compete for titles.’
At international level, Yedlin has made 81 appearances for the USMNT and played on the Americans’ past two World Cup teams, in 2022 and 2014.
