Inter Miami homegrown academy star Benja Cremaschi has signed to stay at South Beach through 2027.
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Miami sign Cremaschi to extensionDeal through 2027, club option in 2028Part of USMNT Olympic squad in ParisWHAT HAPPENED?
Benjamin Cremaschi, the Herons' 19-year-old midfielder who was signed as a homegrown academy player in 2022, has committed his future to the MLS club, Inter Miami confirmed Monday.
Cremaschi has 59 appearances across all competitions for the senior team, scoring six goals and adding nine assists along the way.
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The Argentine-American made a choice this summer to play on the U.S. men's U23 team, opting to represent the U.S. at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. At the tournament, he was the youngest member of the roster, making two appearances off the bench in four matches.
His deal with the Herons ties him to the club through 2027, with a team option for 2028.
“Benja is a great homegrown success story for our development pathway, and we are thrilled to further our mutual commitment in the years to come. His future is extremely bright and we’re looking forward to his continued contributions to Inter Miami CF,” said Chris Henderson, Miami's chief soccer officer and sporting director.
WHAT CREMASCHI SAID
“It feels good to sign this contract, knowing I’ll be staying at Inter Miami, it’s a huge accomplishment… I’m just happy to continue to represent this city,” said Cremaschi. “Everything has helped me, from the Academy, to Inter Miami CF II, to the First Team. I’m obviously going to work hard on the field for myself and the people around me, for this city, to inspire more kids like me.”
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The 19-year-old and Miami are back in action Wednesday against Atlanta United in MLS. Then, it's a match with NYCFC at the weekend.