LA Galaxy have confirmed the signing of former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto.
He has signed a two-year deal with the option of a third, the MLS club announced on Saturday.
Sergi Roberto spent 18 years at boyhood club Barcelona and has spent the past two seasons playing for Italian side Como, who are coached by Cesc Fabregas.
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“Sergi brings a combination of leadership, technical quality, tactical intelligence, and championship experience that few players have,” Will Kuntz, general manager of LA Galaxy, said.
“He has been a key member of some of the greatest teams of his generation and understands not only what it takes to win, but what it means to be a winning team. Sergi’s character, positional versatility, and leadership will be invaluable, and we are excited to welcome him and his family to the LA Galaxy.”
He scored 19 goals in 373 first-team appearances for Barcelona and captained the club in the 2023-24 season. He won seven La Liga championships, six Copa del Rey titles, six Spanish Super Cups, two UEFA Champions League trophies, two FIFA Club World Cups, and two UEFA Super Cups and will be remembered for his 2017 goal against Paris Saint-Germain which completed a legendary 6-1 win, one of the greatest Champions League comebacks ever. He has earned 11 caps and scored one goal for Spain.
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In LA he will link up with Riqui Puig, his former Barcelona teammate.
LA Galaxy also completed the loan signing of Hirving “Chucky” Lozano from San Diego FC.
