The Galaxy announced it has signed midfielder Riqui Puig to a contract extension through the end of the 2027 season.
Puig’s initial contract, after joining the Galaxy in summer of 2022, was set to expire at the end of next season. Following the last two games, Puig has said “good news is coming” alluding to the contract extension that had been in the final stages for the past month.
Puig, 24, joined the Galaxy from Barcelona and immediately made an impact. He has 17 goals and 21 assists in 61 games with the Galaxy. Puig is one of the Galaxy’s three Designated Players.
“We are incredibly excited that Riqui has extended his commitment to the Galaxy through 2027,” Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz. “Riqui has been an elite midfielder during his time in MLS and ensuring that he will remain a critical piece of our team was crucial as we continue our pursuit of putting a championship-caliber squad on the field.”
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This season, Puig is off to a spectacular start with five goals and eight assists in 15 games. He also leads the league in touches (1,603), passes attempted (1,440, passes completed (1,270), multi-assist games (three), distance covered in possession (78.93 km) and fouls suffered (44).
“Riqui is a unique talent and an extreme competitor,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. “This extension is both a recognition of what Riqui has accomplished, as well as a symbol of our mutual belief and commitment that we can win championships with him as a centerpiece of our team. We are excited that Riqui is settled here in L.A., as the pursuit for our sixth MLS Cup continues.”
