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The Los Angeles Galaxy continued to handle their deficiencies by signing midfielder Sergi Roberto on Saturday.
A local of Spain, Roberto spent his first 18 seasons with FC Barcelona earlier than shifting to Italy to play two seasons with Como 1907. Roberto not solely helped Barcelona earn 25 trophies, his expertise additionally helped Como qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
The 34-year-old has scored 21 targets with 43 assists in 473 profession matches since first taking the sphere for FC Barcelona for the 2010-11 season. He has additionally performed 11 video games with Spain’s nationwide staff.
‘(Roberto) has been a key member of among the best groups of his technology and understands not solely what it takes to win, however what it means to be a successful staff,’ Galaxy normal supervisor Will Kuntz mentioned. ‘Sergi’s character, positional versatility, and management can be invaluable, and we’re excited to welcome him and his household to the LA Galaxy.’
The transfer so as to add Roberto follows the latest additions of Mexican winger Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano from rival San Diego FC and Japanese ahead Kyogo Furuhashi, who final performed at Birmingham City in England.
The Galaxy (5-7-7, 22 factors) are two factors exterior of a playoff spot within the Western Conference with 15 matches remaining within the common season.
–Field Level Media