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Sergi Roberto agrees to join LA Galaxy from Barcelona

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:41 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Sergi Roberto agrees to join LA Galaxy from Barcelona

Summary

Sergi Roberto is set to move to LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer after reaching a verbal agreement. The former Barcelona midfielder, who spent time at Como, will reunite with ex-teammate Riqui Puig. At 34, Roberto aims to continue playing competitively while enjoying his final career years in the U.S. The next steps involve formalizing the agreement between the player and the club.

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Status Watch

•Sergi Roberto is 34 years old.
•Roberto spent most of his career at Barcelona.
•He played recently for Como in Italy.
•Roberto joins former teammate Riqui Puig at Galaxy.
•Formal steps for the transfer will follow the verbal agreement.

Latest Updates

4:41 AMYahoo Sports — LA Galaxy Sign Barcelona Legend Sergi Roberto as Free Agent Through 2028
5:29 PMESPN Soccer — LA Galaxy sign ex-Barça midfielder Sergi Roberto
5:29 PMYahoo Sports — LA Galaxy sign longtime Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto through 2028
11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto set for LA Galaxy move

What they're saying

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Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto has joined Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy with a two-year contract through 2028. The Galaxy announced the deal Saturday with the 34-year-old Roberto, who spent the past two seasons at Serie A's Como following the conclusion of his 18-year career at Barcelona in 2024. “Sergi brings a combination of leadership, technical quality, tactical intelligence and championship experience that few players have,” Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz said in a statement.
— Yahoo Sportsby GREG BEACHAM

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The LA Galaxy have signed Sergi Roberto as a free agent, the club announced Saturday, bringing a player who spent 14 years at FC Barcelona and won 20 trophies to Major League Soccer on a contract running through June 2028 with an option for an additional season. The move gives the Galaxy a midfielder with…
— Yahoo Sports