The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) has announced that forward Mario González has been loaned to Sporting de Gijón, a team in the Spanish second division, in a strategic move that is set to shake up the soccer scene in LaLiga 2 until mid-2024.
González, 27, joined LAFC last July from Sporting Clube de Braga in Portugal. His time with the American club was marked by 12 matches, in which he contributed with one goal and two assists in just over 500 minutes on the field. Now, the forward will have the opportunity to showcase his talent in the competitive Spanish soccer landscape.
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Sporting de Gijón, currently in the third position in LaLiga 2 and under the guidance of experienced coach Miguel Ángel Ramírez, gains a valuable reinforcement for the second half of the season. The buyout option in the loan contract reflects LAFC's confidence in González's potential and sets the stage for an intriguing future for the player.
With González's departure, LAFC leaves some questions in the offensive sector. Nathan Ordaz remains the primary attacking option, but uncertainties about the return of Carlos Vela and the fate of Dénis Bouanga generate expectations among the fans.
All eyes are now on LAFC's debut in the 2024 season, scheduled for February 24 against the Seattle Sounders FC at 4:30 PM (Eastern Time).