The situation
Riqui Puig is officially a new Los Angeles Galaxy player. The footballer arrives from Barcelona and signs a three-year contract with one of the most emblematic teams in MLS. The 22-year-old midfielder embarks on an adventure that is very different from the usual ones for players his age, but he does so with motivation and enthusiasm. Not in vain, the Galaxy are making a commitment to youngsters and Riqui will be one of their franchise players. The culé youth squad had more proposals, but as soon as AC Talent, his agency, received the one from the Galaxy, it was understood that it was the best at the moment. Being a franchise player he will have the minutes and the continuity that he needs at his age, after the first few seasons in the elite in which he could not shake the thorn of being a substitute at Barça.
The details
The Catalan club has an ace up its sleeve. A right to repurchase the player in the future and 50% of a future sale is reserved.In addition, the bet on Riqui has a clear media accent on the Galaxy. In his day they already signed Gio dos Santos -another Barça youth squad- and the performance was very good. There is also Víctor Vázquez on the squad. It is expected that with this commitment to another player with Barça DNA, the idea of the game that strengthens the two stars of the team , Douglas Costa and Chicharito, will be strengthened. With Riqui, without a doubt, it will be easier. In addition to Riqui Puig, the MLS has signed stars of the level of Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini this season , both new players from Los Angeles FC -the rival and neighbor of the Galaxy-. Four years before the 2026 World Cup, a championship is revalued that will serve to heat up the World Cup event in the USA, Mexico and Canada .