Beijing time (CEST) September 2, Inter Miami officially announced that the team has signed 19-year-old Brazilian winger Riquelme-Felippi. The player previously played for Palmeiras, a powerhouse in Brazilian football, and both parties signed a contract through the 2029-30 season, with an option to extend through the 2030-31 season.

Riquelme-Felippi will join the team under the U-22 Initiative. The transfer is still pending completion of the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 visa procedures.

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Riquelme-Felippi developed through Palmeiras' youth academy and gradually earned opportunities with the senior team.

While playing for Palmeiras' U-20 team, the right winger made a total of 80 appearances, scoring 30 goals and providing 4 assists. He also represented Palmeiras' senior team in 11 official matches, including the Brasileirão, Campeonato Paulista, Copa do Brasil, and Copa Libertadores.

Among these, Riquelme-Felippi had a particularly impressive performance at the 2025 Copa Libertadores U-20, becoming the tournament's top scorer with 4 goals.

Riquelme-Felippi initially received football training at local clubs Nacional Atlético Clube and Ibrachina Esporte Clube in São Paulo before joining Palmeiras' academy in 2021 at U-15 level.

After progressing through Palmeiras' youth categories, Riquelme-Felippi made his senior debut in 2025, officially launching his professional football career.

At the national team level, Riquelme-Felippi also has an impressive youth career.

In 2023, he was selected for the Brazilian U-17 team, participating in the South American U-17 Championship, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists and helping Brazil win the tournament.

That same year, Riquelme-Felippi represented Brazil U-17 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Indonesia, ultimately helping the team reach the quarterfinals.

Now, this young Brazilian striker has officially arrived in Major League Soccer. Inter Miami hopes his pace, skill, and creative offensive abilities will further enhance the team's attacking options.

According to the club's official announcement, Riquelme-Felippi will be an important development prospect for the team's future attack and will play for Inter Miami through at least the end of the 2029-30 season.

Traduzido por IA.

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