Seattle Sounders reach agreement to sign Pedro de la Vega

Pedro de la Vega will join the MLS outfit on a deal until 2027 with the option for another year.

Eduardo Burgos Rodríguezedu17burgosKieran Quailekquaile90Update: Jan 9th, 2024 10:00 EST

According to journalist César Luis Merlo, Seattle Sounders have reached a verbal agreement with Lanús for the transfer of Pedro de la Vega. The winger will sign a deal until 2027 with the option to extend the contract for another year if both parties agree. De la Vega had several European teams interested in his services, but the Sounders’ offer ended up convincing Lanús.

🚨Acuerdo verbal para que Pedro De La Vega se vaya al Seattle Sounders. *️⃣Lanús vende el 80% de su pase y el futbolista firmará hasta diciembre de 2027 con chances de extender por un año más. pic.twitter.com/GDGJfiiGOT

— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) January 8, 2024

Several media outlets report that the final fee could be in the region of $7 million for 80% of his rights. The signing of the Argentinian is in line with MLS’ policy of buying young players with future sales in mind.

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