LA Galaxy confirm new contract for star man Rique Puig | OneFootball

LA Galaxy have confirmed Designated Player Riqui Puig has signed a new contract that will keep him with the club through to the end of the 2027 MLS season.

Puig joined Galaxy in 2022 from Barcelona and has since gone onto become one of the very best players in the league, with 17 goals and 21 assists in 61 games to date.

He has also been a league-leader in a series of categories including passes attempted, passes completed and touches, which shows his worth to Greg Vanney’s side.

Unsurprisingly, everyone connected to the club is delighted with securing the 24-year-old midfielder’s future.

LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz said: “We are incredibly excited that Riqui has extended his commitment to the Galaxy through 2027.”

“Riqui has been an elite midfielder during his time in MLS and ensuring that he will remain a critical piece of our team was crucial as we continue our pursuit of putting a championship-caliber squad on the field.”

Galaxy currently sit second in the Western Conference after 16 games, just two points behind leaders Real Salt Late.