The young Spaniard and current world number one, Arturo Coello, announced on his social networks that Miami and the club Reserve Padel will become his primary residence and home for the year 2025. What are the reasons for this and could there be consequences for his relationship with his partner, Agustin Tapia.
Miami, an opportunity…
In his message, Coello explains that the United States, and Miami in particular, offer an ideal setting for a professional athlete. He sees it as a unique opportunity to reconcile the evolution of his game, his personal growth, and the global expansion of padel. Like many sports figures before him, Coello seems seduced by the quality of life and American infrastructure.
"This country offers many opportunities, not only to encourage the growth of this sport, but also to lead an ideal life as a professional athlete," he said. Arturo Coello also thanked Wayne Boich and his team for their trust and commitment to the development of padel in the United States.
A new framework, but an unchanged daily life
While the move is a significant step, it's unlikely to be a complete game-changer given the increasingly international nature of the professional circuit, making his Miami base a natural extension of his itinerant lifestyle.
What about his partnership with Agustín Tapia?
One question that this change may raise is the potential impact on his training with his partner, Agustín Tapia. However, it is unlikely that this will affect their complicity on the court. The two players, who currently dominate the world rankings, know each other perfectly. They are used to playing together all year round and can easily plan their training sessions, whether in Spain, Argentina or now in Miami, especially before the resumption of the professional circuit.
Spotlight on Reserve Padel
For the Reserve club Padel In Miami, this announcement is a new coup. After hosting exhibitions between professionals, the arrival of Arturo Coello reinforces its positioning as a key player in the rise of padel in the United States. This strategic choice demonstrates Miami's ambition to become an essential destination for high-level players.
A decision that excites
Arturo Coello does not hide his enthusiasm for this new stage in his career: "We are very satisfied with this decision and eager to live the incredible experiences that await us." This move, which is part of a dynamic of globalization of padel, could well contribute to further expanding the audience of this sport, which is growing in the USA.
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.