LAFC signal Cristian Tello by means of 2022 MLS season

LAFC have signed Cristian Tello as a free agent by means of the 2022 Main League Soccer season, with choices for 2023 and 2024. 

He’ll be part of the crew instantly, arriving simply earlier than the MLS Roster Freeze Date on September 2.  Tello arrives after final enjoying for La Liga’s Actual Betis, the place he managed 24 targets in 172 appearances throughout all competitions. 

“Cristian is a harmful attacker and a terrific match to what we’re constructing at LAFC,” LAFC co-president & common supervisor John Thorrington mentioned in a launch. 

“He has performed for a number of the greatest golf equipment on the earth and has succeeded in high-pressure conditions just like the Champions League. We’re excited to welcome him, his spouse and household to LA as we proceed the work in the direction of our final aim of successful championships.”

Tello additionally noticed stints with Barceona, Espanyol B, Porto and Fiorentina throughout his time previous to LAFC. Internationally, he earned one cap for Spain in 2013 and featured on the London 2012 Summer time Olympics.

The participant now joins a surprising lineup at LAFC, working alongside Gareth Bale, Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini, Denis Bouanga and Cristian Arango because the crew makes an attempt to interrupt their 2019 factors report and carry the 2022 Supporters’ Protect. 

The crew at present leads the Western Convention desk, and stand as the primary membership to safe a 2022 MLS Cup Playoff spot with seven video games nonetheless left to be performed. LAFC returns to motion on Wednesday when visiting the Houston Dynamo at PNC Stadium.