Federico Higuain to Stay with Inter Miami in 2021

Federico Higuain. Photo by Dorn Byg/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

The Higuain brothers will get to share the field for one more year. Inter Miami announced on Thursday that veteran midfielder Federico Higuain inked a new deal to play with the organization in the 2021 MLS season. His younger brother Gonzalo is under contract with Miami through 2022.

Higuain joined Inter via trade with D.C. United back in October. The 36-year-old veteran, who was coming off a serious knee injury, made four appearances as a substitute last season.

According to Inter sporting director Chris Henderson, the team is excited to have Higuain back for a full season for both his contributions on the field and off the field.

“It’s great to have Federico back,” said Henderson. “He is a valuable asset to the team not only because of what he can contribute to on the field but also for what he brings to the locker room, which is experience, a positive attitude, and professionalism to the group.”

Federico Higuain is considered one of the better midfielders in the MLS over the past decade, having made his name during eight years with Columbus Crew. Between 2012 and 2019, Higuain played 210 games in Crew’s jersey while scoring 51 goals and adding 59 assists in the process.

Before coming to the United States, Higuain played for River Plate, Besiktas, and Independiente, among other clubs.