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LA Galaxy player acquisitions

Overview

The LA Galaxy have strengthened their roster with the high-profile acquisitions of winger Hirving Lozano and midfielder Sergi Roberto.

Lozano joins the club on loan from San Diego FC through December 2026, with an option to purchase. The move follows a period of inactivity after San Diego FC announced he was not part of their sporting plans earlier in 2026. Arriving as a Designated Player, the 31-year-old is set to earn a base salary of $6 million per year, supplemented by $9,333,333 in guaranteed compensation, making him one of the league’s top earners. General Manager Will Kuntz described the signing of the former Napoli player as ‘closing a circle,’ noting the club had previously attempted to sign him three years ago.

During his introductory press conference, Lozano expressed a desire to return to the Mexican national team under Rafael Márquez, citing Lionel Messi’s performance in MLS as an inspiration. Lozano aims to regain match fitness as the club pushes for playoff positioning in the final 15 matches of the regular season.

Sergi Roberto joined the team as a free agent from Como. His contract runs through June 30, 2028, with an option to extend into the 2028-2029 season, subject to P-1 visa approval. General Manager Will Kuntz noted that the 34-year-old former Barcelona captain brings “a combination of leadership, technical quality, tactical intelligence and winning experience that few players possess.” These signings join other established players such as Marco Reus and Riqui Puig as the club seeks to improve its standing in the MLS Western Conference.

Entities

Hirving Lozano · LA Galaxy · San Diego FC · Sergi Roberto · Will Kuntz

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Hirving Lozano expressed his availability to return to the Mexican national team as long as he continues playing professionally. www.excelsior.com.mx · worldsoccertalk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hirving Lozano has joined LA Galaxy on loan from San Diego FC until December, with an option to make the move permanent. www.latimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lozano stated he will not retire from the Mexican national team until his professional football career ends. www.excelsior.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lozano cited Lionel Messi’s success in the 2026 World Cup while playing in MLS as an inspiration for his own career relaunch. worldsoccertalk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] San Diego FC decided in January that Lozano would not be part of their sporting plans for the season. www.latimes.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Hirving Lozano joins LA Galaxy from San Diego FC
Hirving Lozano has joined LA Galaxy from San Diego FC as a Designated Player on loan through December 2026, earning a significant salary as one of the league's top players.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Hirving Lozano joins LA Galaxy and eyes return to Mexico national team
Hirving Lozano has joined LA Galaxy on loan from San Diego FC and expressed his readiness to return to the Mexican national team.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
LA Galaxy sign Sergi Roberto and Hirving Lozano
The LA Galaxy has signed Spanish veteran Sergi Roberto through 2028 and secured Mexican winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano on loan to strengthen their squad for the MLS season.
11 days ago

[SPORTS] 46 sources
LA Galaxy sign Hirving Lozano and Sergi Roberto
The LA Galaxy have signed Mexican winger Hirving Lozano on loan from San Diego FC and Spanish veteran midfielder Sergi Roberto on a deal through 2028 to strengthen their roster.

Sources

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