Riqui Puig Loving Life in Major League Soccer, Already Living Up to the Hype With Stunning Goal and Assist

Riqui Puig Loving Life in Major League Soccer, Already Living Up to the Hype With Stunning Goal and Assist

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
  • Former Barcelona player Riqui Puig has hit the ground running in Major Soccer League with Los Angeles Galaxy
  • Riqui Puig signed for Los Angeles Galaxy from FC Barcelona during the current transfer window
  • Spanish youngster Riqui Puig is receiving high praise after impressing for Los Angeles Galaxy in America

Riqui Puig has hit the ground running at Los Angeles Galaxy.

The former Barcelona youngster made the move to Major League Soccer during the current transfer window and has wasted no time in proving why he was a marquee signing.

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Riqui Puig has hit the ground running in the United States of America, showing his class for Los Angeles Galaxy. Image: Fred Kfoury III
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The Spaniard first turned heads with his beautiful assist for Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez in his second game for the side, Goal reported. Puig followed it up in his last game with a beautiful goal.

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The attacking youngster tore through the midfield before unleashing a long-range effort, leaving the keeper with no chance. Puig is already proving to be a great addition for the American side.

Many were surprised when he agreed to join the MLS side, as the league is often viewed as a place where established stars go to end their careers.

Puig was one of the many players who were unwanted by Barcelona and had to find a new club.

Puig has made three appearances thus far, scored one goal, and created one assist.

Riqui Puig excited about his football future in Los Angeles after disappointing Barcelona exit

Riqui Puig is excited about his future at Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS).

The 23-year-old made the move to America from Barcelona during the current transfer window.

While the MLS has a reputation for attracting European stars entering the latter parts of their careers, Puig is one of the young talented stars who has made the move to America.

Riqui Puig busted after leaked audio surfaces of him mocking Barcelona teammate Ferran Torres

Riqui Puig will be thankful that he is going to Major League Soccer soon.

The Barcelona youngster will be making the switch from Spain to America, as reports indicate that he has agreed to join LA Galaxy, and the move couldn’t have come at a better time.

Leaked audio clips have since done the rounds where Puig can be heard mocking Ferran Torres, SportBible reported.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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