{
  "id": 316517,
  "title": "LA Galaxy sign longtime Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto through 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/la-galaxy-sign-longtime-barcelona-midfielder-sergi-roberto-through",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T17:29:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/la-galaxy-sign-longtime-barcelona-172905416.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a move aimed at bolstering their midfield before the 2027 season, Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy have signed Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto to a two-year contract through 2028. The 34-year-old Roberto, who spent the past two seasons at Serie A club Como, joined Barcelona in 2024 after an 18-year career with the La Liga giants.\n\nGalaxy general manager Will Kuntz praised Roberto's leadership, technical skill, and experience, highlighting his contributions to the club's dominance during the 2010s under Lionel Messi. Roberto was instrumental in Barcelona's achievements, including seven La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League crowns. He captained the team in the 2023-24 season, recording 19 goals and 43 assists in 373 appearances.\n\nThe Galaxy's move to sign Roberto positions them with German star Marco Reus in midfield, while reuniting him with former Barcelona teammate Riqui Puig. Roberto will also join a Galaxy team that has struggled recently, currently sitting 12th in the Western Conference standings despite winning the MLS Cup in 2024. The team has only managed 12 wins in their subsequent 53 matches. Roberto's signing follows the Galaxy's acquisition of Mexican forward Hirving \"Chucky\" Lozano from San Diego FC.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "LA Galaxy signs 34-year-old Sergi Roberto through 2028.",
    "Roberto spent 18-year career at Barcelona, won 7 La Liga titles.",
    "Galaxy strengthens midfield with Roberto and Riqui Puig reunion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/316517.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto set for LA Galaxy move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/former-barcelona-midfielder-sergi-roberto-set-for-la-galaxy-move",
        "published": "2026-08-07T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}