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News, Blog and GuidesForward Pedro de la Vega is very close to becoming a new player for the Seattle Sounders for the forthcoming MLS season.
Luis Guillermo Vázquezluis_lgazulCalum RocheEnglish_ASUpdate: Jan 2nd, 2024 03:54 EST
In recent days, Argentine forward Pedro de la Vega had emerged as a primary target for the Seattle Sounders for the upcoming MLS season. On Monday 1 January 2024, it was reported that the North American team made significant progress in negotiations to acquire the Lanús player.
Pedro de la Vega close to MLS move
According to Argentine journalists Germán García Grova and César Luis Merlo, Seattle and Lanús are currently exchanging documents with the aim of finalizing the transaction. Further details of the transfer are expected to be released in the coming days.
In the 2023 season, De la Vega played 25 matches for Lanús, scoring six goals and providing three assists, significantly contributing to the Argentine team’s results. His performance has made him a valuable asset, potentially leading to a substantial transfer fee.
🚨Lanús avanza en la venta de Pedro de la Vega a Seattle Sounders. *️⃣Los clubes discuten porcentajes de la transferencia y formas de pago. No está cerrado, pero hay buenas perspectivas. ℹ️Junto a @GerGarciaGrova pic.twitter.com/hG9DzbbeVb
— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) January 1, 2024
MLS eyeing Argentine gems
The MLS has been increasingly turning its attention to the talents emerging from Argentina. The country has become an attractive market for the growing league, evidenced by the fact that it ranks as the second-highest nation in terms of foreign players in the North American league, just behind Canada, which also hosts three MLS clubs.
