Journalist confirms LA Galaxy has signed $1.4 million player

Carlos Emiro Garcés is here to stay! After weeks of speculation and initially teasing his arrival as a loan deal, the LA Galaxy has decided to pull the trigger and permanently secure the services of the talented defender.

Just a few weeks ago, LA Galaxy excitedly announced the loan signing of Carlos Emiro Garcés from Liga BetPlay Dimayor I club Deportivo Pereira for the rest of the 2024 MLS season, with an option to make the move permanent.

Fast forward to today, and it seems that the folks at Galaxy HQ have opted to skip the trial period and make Garcés a full-fledged member of the squad.

According to journalist Pipe Sierra, LA Galaxy has swiftly shifted gears and decided to purchase Garcés outright, rather than going for the loan with an option.

The deal sees Pereira selling him for a cool $1.4 million, with the club also retaining 30% of any potential future sale profits. It's a win-win situation for all parties involved.

At just 22 years old, Carlos Emiro Garcés has already showcased his immense potential since bursting onto the scene at the tender age of 20 back in 2021.

Journalist confirms LA Galaxy has signed $1.4 million player

His time at Deportivo Pereira from 2021 to 2024 has been nothing short of impressive, with Garcés racking up an impressive 67 appearances, 57 of which he started, and even finding the back of the net along the way.

Garcés' standout performances haven't gone unnoticed, particularly his role in Pereira's historic league title win during the 2022 Liga BetPlay Dimayor campaign.

And with the ongoing 2024 Liga BetPlay Dimayor Apertura season already underway, Garcés has wasted no time in making his mark, clocking up an impressive 790 minutes across 10 matches, with 9 of those seeing him start.

LA Galaxy's General Manager, Will Kuntz, couldn't contain his excitement about Garcés' arrival, highlighting the young defender's experience and potential. With Garcés now officially on board, the Galaxy's defensive lineup just got a whole lot stronger, and fans can't wait to see him in action on the pitch.

So, here's to welcoming Carlos Emiro Garcés to the LA Galaxy family and many successful seasons ahead in the City of Angels!