Although he has worn the royal blue and yellow of Boca for most of his life, Weigandt is excited to don Inter Miami’s pink and black. “I love it, and I look good in pink,” he said, laughing. “My mom said I look good in pink, so if she approves, it’s acceptable.”

He feels at home in South Florida.

Weigandt had been to Miami once before, with Boca Juniors during the preseason. He was struck by the large Argentine population and the nice weather.

He understands English but doesn’t speak much.

“The coaches told me they are going to provide a teacher and we’ll take it from there,” he said.

His idea of a perfect off day is spending time with his extended family, sharing a large meal, and playing Bingo with his relatives.

He expects to be playing primarily in a four-man back line.

“Tata gave me a great welcome, as did my teammates. He told me that he wants to play with a four-man line, and I told him that’s fine. I am at his service, whatever he decides for me will always be fine.”

He is eager to learn from Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.

“They are players with high pedigree, who have lived through so much, won so many titles, and they helped me fit in very well. They are great people. Us younger players try to follow them. They are great role models.”

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