ROME (Reuters) – Brazil worldwide Douglas Costa has signed for Los Angeles Galaxy, the Major League Soccer membership mentioned on Thursday, because the winger accomplished an preliminary mortgage transfer from Brazil’s Gremio that can develop into a everlasting deal to the tip of the 2023 season.
“The LA Galaxy right this moment introduced that the membership has acquired midfielder Douglas Costa by way of a six-month mortgage from Brazilian aspect Gremio,” the membership mentioned in a press release.
“After the conclusion of his mortgage, Costa, who will likely be added to the Galaxy’s roster as a Designated Player and can occupy a global roster slot, will likely be signed to a one-and-a-half-year contract by way of the tip of the 2023 MLS common season”.
The former Juventus and Bayern Munich ahead scored three targets in 26 Brazilian Serie A appearances for Gremio final season.
A 3-time Bundesliga and Serie A champion, the 31-year-old returned to his dwelling nation in May 2021 however suffered relegation with the Brazilian aspect.
“Douglas is a world-class participant and a confirmed champion on the highest stage. His capability to create and end will add yet one more stage to our assault,” mentioned LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney.
Galaxy kick off the 2022 MLS season at dwelling to New York City on Feb. 27.
(Reporting by Alasdair Mackenzie; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
