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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Signing<\/em><\/p>\n Inter Miami CF<\/a> have signed striker Allen Obando on loan from Ecuadorian Serie A side Barcelona Sporting Club, the club announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 18-year-old Ecuador international’s deal lasts through the 2025 MLS season with a purchase option.<\/p>\n While at Barcelona SC, Obando produced 4g\/3a in 23 matches after developing in their academy. Internationally, Obando has two senior team appearances for Ecuador and featured prominently at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.<\/p>\n To complete the deal, Inter Miami traded $150,000 in General Allocation Money to Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a> in exchange for Obando’s Discovery Priority rights.<\/p>\n “I’m excited to have the opportunity to continue my career with a new challenge at a great club like Inter Miami,” said Obando. “I’m ready to get to work to continue growing as a player and help my teammates and the club fight for our objectives this season.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n For Miami, Obando adds No. 9 depth beyond Uruguayan icon Luis Su\u00e1rez<\/a>. Fellow Ecuador international Leo Campana<\/a> previously held that role, before being traded to the New England Revolution<\/a> in December.<\/p>\n Obando is Miami\u2019s latest attacking addition for the 2025 campaign, following Tadeo Allende<\/a>, Venezuelan international Telasco Segovia<\/a>, Haitian international Faf\u00e0 Picault<\/a> and Argentine youth international Baltasar Rodr\u00edguez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n After winning the 2024 Supporters\u2019 Shield with a record-setting 74 points, the Herons remain undefeated early into the 2025 season. They’ve also made the Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> quarterfinals and are preparing to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n