The LA Galaxy have introduced the signing of midfielder Riqui Puig from Barcelona, in addition to the sale of Rayan Raveloson to Ligue 1 aspect Auxerre.
As reported by 90min, the Galaxy finalized a deal to convey Puig to Dignity Well being Sports activities Park on Wednesday, with the participant present process a profitable medical.
The Galaxy have now formally introduced the switch, with Puig signing by the tip of the 2025 MLS season on a TAM (Focused Allocation Cash) deal.
“We’re happy to welcome Riqui to the LA Galaxy,” mentioned LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney. “Riqui is a really technical and well-educated participant with unimaginable experiences for his age. He’ll match seamlessly into our group and magnificence of play.”
Technical Director Jovan Kirovski added: “Riqui is a really proficient participant with a singular profile that brings one thing totally different to our squad.”
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Nonetheless solely 22 years outdated, Puig arrives Stateside after making 56 senior appearances for Barcelona throughout all competitions, scoring twice and offering three assists.
With Puig coming by the door, fellow midfielder Raveloson departs for Ligue 1 aspect Auxerre as a way to make room for the Spaniard.
The 25-year-old midfielder moved to LA from Troyes final 12 months and has since made 48 appearances throughout all competitions, scoring eight objectives and offering two assists.
Experiences emerged on Wednesday that the Galaxy had been trying to half methods with Raveloson as a way to make manner for Puig. The 20-time Madagascar worldwide flew to France later that day to endure a medical, with agreements already in place between the membership and participant and solely small particulars left to work out. The deal was introduced on Thursday.
“We’re grateful and appreciative of Rayan’s contributions to the LA Galaxy,” LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney mentioned in a membership press launch. “We want him the perfect as he returns again to Ligue 1 for the following part of his profession.”
Raveloson joins an Auxerre aspect making ready for his or her first season again within the top-flight after ending third in Ligue 2 final season.
“This switch offers flexibility on our roster as we enter the ultimate stretch of the season,” mentioned LA Galaxy technical director Jovan Kirovski. “We’re appreciative of Rayan’s time on the membership and we want him all the perfect in France.”
