Miami's official website stated that Santiago Morales signed with the club's first team as a local player until 2027, and has a one-year extension option in the contract. Morales is the seventh player from the club's youth academy signed by Inter Miami's first team, and the second signed this year. The 16-year-old Morales serves as an offensive midfielder and is the first student of the Miami International Youth Academy. He has represented the club's youth teams at all levels. In addition, he is also a U.S. youth international and has been called up by the U15 and U16 national teams. Recently, Morales has played ten games on behalf of the MLS NEXT Pro (professional league affiliated with MLS) team Inter Miami CF II.