With the MLS Primary Transfer Window deadline shortly approaching, groups are making their ultimate strikes.
The LA Galaxy shortly solves the goalkeeping disaster by signing Serbian youth worldwide goalkeeper Novak Mićović on mortgage, whereas LAFC convey on yet one more worldwide determine to strengthen the midfield. After match day six of the 2023 marketing campaign, these modifications might make all of the distinction.
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The LA Galaxy have signed Serbian youth worldwide goalkeeper Novak Mićović on mortgage from Serbian SuperLiga aspect FK Čukarički for the 2023 MLS season. He joins after recording 4 shutouts in 54 profession skilled appearances throughout all competitions with FK Čukarički (2018-23) and second-division aspect FK IMT Belgrad (2020-21).
“We are pleased to bring Novak to the LA Galaxy,” LA head coach and sporting director Greg Vanney mentioned in a launch.
“He has shown his quality and presence with both the first team and with the Serbian youth national teams. We look forward to integrating him into the group upon receipt of a visa.”
His arrival alleviates the Galaxy’s goalkeeping disaster, as starter Jonathan Bond stays sidelined with a shoulder damage and backup Jonathan Klinsmann is reportedly out after struggling a finger damage in final weekend’s 0-0 draw towards the Portland Timbers. The Western Conference group additionally signed Aaron Cervantes to a short-term mortgage from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate LA Galaxy II, however Mićović’s signing might show stronger in the long term.
FC Cincinnati have recalled winger Isaac Atanga from his mortgage to Turkish membership Göztepe SK and transferred him to Norwegian aspect Aalesunds FK for an undisclosed charge.
The 22-year-old now departs Cincy after only one purpose and two assists in 23 appearances. He was initially acquired in March 2021 from Danish Superligaen aspect FC Nordsjaelland through the U22 Initiative, earlier than being despatched off on mortgage.
“First, we’d like to thank Isaac for his contributions to FC Cincinnati,” Cincy normal supervisor Chris Albright mentioned in a launch. “Isaac’s a good kid, and we look forward to the next step in his development with Aalesunds. We wish him all the best for the future.”
Atanga had two targets and one help in 17 matches for Göztepe. In Aalesunds, he joins a Norwegian group that completed their 2022 marketing campaign mid-table.
LAFC lastly signed Polish youth worldwide midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from English Premier League aspect Leeds United.
He joins on a three-year contract via the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with an extra possibility for 2027.
“Mateusz is a talented young player with great ability who will provide another quality piece to our club,” LAFC co-president & normal supervisor John Thorrington mentioned in a launch. “He is a dynamic and exciting attacker who has the ability to help our group in our ambitions to win more trophies. I am excited to welcome Mateusz to Los Angeles.”
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