Luquinhas joins New York Red Bulls from Legia - Among top 3 signings in history
Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls have signed Brazilian playmaker Luquinhas from Legia Warszawa in a deal worth $3.5 million. The 25-year-old has signed a three-year contract with a club option for 2025 and will occupy a Designated Player spot with the Red Bulls.
“I am pleased to welcome Luquinhas to our team,” RBNY head coach Gerhard Struber said in a club statement. “His ability to turn under pressure with his back to goal to create half-spaces and driving into space and drawing defenders in to create chances for himself or teammates will be helpful for our team moving forward.”
The attacking midfielder joins the MLS club after spending the last three years in Poland's Ekstraklasa with Legia from whom he scored 12 goals and 18 assists in 110 games across all competitions. A flexible player, Luquinhas can play both as a number 10 and also on the wing. The transfer fee paid makes him one of the three most expensive signings in New York Red Bulls history (overview).
- Date of birth/Age:
- Sep 28, 1996 (27)
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- Current club:
- Fortaleza Esporte Clube
- Contract until:
- Dec 31, 2027
- Position:
- Attacking Midfield
- Market Value:
- €2.50m
- Total Market Value:
- €36.55m
- Competition:
- Major League Soccer
- Manager:
- Sandro Schwarz
- Squad size:
- 30
- Latest Transfer:
- Dennis Gjengaar
- Total Market Value:
- €19.20m
- Competition:
- PKO BP Ekstraklasa
- Position:
- 3.
- Manager:
- Gonçalo Feio
- Squad size:
- 31
- Latest Transfer:
- Mateusz Szczepaniak
