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LA Galaxy reportedly ready to sign former FC Barcelona star

Is he really necessary?

ByManuel Meza|
The LA Galaxy are mid-season in MLS, with ongoing transfer rumors, including news of a potential goalkeeper reinforcement.
The LA Galaxy are mid-season in MLS, with ongoing transfer rumors, including news of a potential goalkeeper reinforcement. | Visionhaus/GettyImages

The LA Galaxy are in the midst of the MLS season, but it's common for rumors about transfer windows to persist at clubs of such stature. Today, there's news about a potential reinforcement for the goalkeeping position. A rather surprising one. Let's delve into it.

Claudio Bravo will continue playing at 41 years old. Despite the player himself considering retirement, his performance in the Copa América with the Chilean national team showcased his enduring quality, and his stint in the United States will extend beyond the current competition.

Everything points to the member of the Golden Generation signing with the Los Angeles Galaxy of the MLS. The latest report, as revealed by La Tercera, indicates that the official announcement of this deal with one of the most prominent teams in the North American league will happen in the coming hours.

Before Lionel Messi arrived at Inter Miami, the Galaxy was the club that made the most significant signings in the history of the league, securing the services of global stars like David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, signings that put the league on the world map.

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LA Galaxy reportedly ready to sign former FC Barcelona star

Now, Claudio Bravo might become one of the new star signings in the MLS, which has once again made a statement in the market with recent important additions such as Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris, both World Cup champions, who will be on the opposite side: Los Angeles FC.

However, it's worth noting that the Galaxy may not necessarily need to pay a high salary for a goalkeeper of Bravo's experience. Currently, the starting goalkeeper is John McCarthy, who has played 21 games this season, conceding 28 goals and making 84 saves.

Moreover, the only major signing on the horizon seems to be that of Marco Reus, who is a free agent after finishing his contract with Borussia Dortmund. It's also important to mention that the Californian outfit already has their three designated player slots filled, with Riqui Puig, Joseph Paintsil, and Gabriel Pec, all in excellent form.

Do you think Claudio Bravo would be a necessary signing for the Galaxy?

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