When Riqui Puig left FC Barcelona back in 2022, it felt like the end of an era. But little did we know that his journey was just getting started, and boy, has it been a ride!
Choosing the sunny shores of Los Angeles and the vibrant energy of the MLS, Puig made LA Galaxy his new home, and he made his mark.
Fast forward to now, and Puig isn’t just another player in the MLS—he’s a star in his own right. You see, Live Sports on TV recently put together their MLS dream team, and guess who made the cut? Yup, our very own Riqui Puig! Sure, Messi’s up there too, but Puig is holding his own among the best midfielders in the league.
What’s even more impressive is Puig’s stats. Maybe LA Galaxy hasn’t clinched a title yet with him on the team, but that doesn’t take away from his game.
In fact, Puig’s played a solid 56 matches for us, netting an impressive 15 goals and dishing out eight assists along the way. Talk about making an impact!
Now, here’s where it gets really interesting. Puig’s value has shot up to a cool €12.7 million. And guess who’s keeping a close eye on all this? Yup, you guessed it—FC Barcelona (h/t Culemania).
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Turns out, they had the smarts to put in a clause that gives them a cut of any future sale of Puig. So, if he ever decides to pack his bags and leave LA, Barcelona’s walking away with a sweet chunk of change—€6.5 million to be exact.
But hey, before you start picturing Puig in a different jersey, hold your horses. There’s talk that he might just stay put in LA. I mean, why wouldn’t he? He’s living the dream, playing alongside some of the best in the MLS, and soaking up that California sunshine.
Plus, with his contract running till the end of 2025, there’s still plenty of time for him to make more magic happen on the field.
So, here’s to hoping Puig sticks around for the long haul, continuing to light up the pitch and make us proud to call him one of our own here at LA Galaxy.
Do you see it as a possibility for Riqui Puig to return to FC Barcelona?
