The second top scorer in Inter Miami history, Leo Campana, is saying goodbye to the club to embark on a new adventure in the MLS.
One of the biggest surprises of the week at Inter Miami came Thursday when it was announced that Leo Campana, the franchise's second all-time leading scorer, is leaving.
The Ecuadorian striker has joined the New England Revolution in a record deal: $2.5 million guaranteed, plus another $750,000 in conditional General Allocation Money (GAM).
If Campana meets the outlined performance criteria, the fee will increase to $3.25 million, making him the most expensive transfer in MLS history.
The previous trade record was set in January 2022 when FC Dallas paid DC United $2 million plus $300,000 in contingent GAM for winger Paul Arriola.
The move provides a designated player spot for Inter Miami, allowing Javier Mascherano to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.
“Thank you for everything, goal scorer,” Inter Miami wrote on X, followed by a video of Campana's best moments during his time at the club. His new team New England responded, “We'll take good care of him.”
In September, the 24-year-old got past Gonzalo Higuaín. His reign lasted just over a month, when he was overtaken by Lionel Messi.
Farewell message from Leo Campana to Inter Miami
Campana played a total of 100 games for the Herons, scoring 32 goals and serving eight assists. He leaves as the team's second top scorer and, more importantly, with a good reputation, because despite falling down the pecking order after the arrival of Luis Suárez, he always fulfilled his role when Gerardo Martino needed him.
Campana said goodbye to Miami with a post on Instagram:
“Today is the day I say goodbye to Inter Miami. It has been an incredible three years in which I have been very happy. I have had the privilege of sharing the court with people I never thought I would share it, especially the greatest player of all time [Messi].
“I would like to thank all the people who are part of this institution and beyond who have made Miami feel like home. Thank you to the leaders, the medical staff, the media people, the equipment guys, the two coaching teams I worked under who made me grow as a professional and as a person and especially to all my teammates with whom I had the opportunity to play. Thanks for everything!”
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