Douglas Costa joins the LA Galaxy

At 31, Douglas Costa will discover a fifth country, but also a third continent. The Brazilian has signed on a six-month loan with the American club Los Angeles Galaxy. Next, he will sign a one and a half year contract with the American teami.e. until the end of the 2023 regular season.

After more than ten seasons spent in Europe (Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayern Munich and Juventus) and numerous titles won, including three German champion titles and three Italian champion titles, Douglas Costa decided last summer to return to the club that trained him, Gremioin Brazil.

After 26 matches, three goals and two assiststhe twirling winger has decided to try a new adventure at the United Statesand will discover the MLS at 31 years old.

« Douglas is an exceptional talent who has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, » said LA Galaxy technical director Jovan Kirovski, presenting his transfer.

Tea #LAGalaxy acquire Brazilian midfielder @DouglasCosta as a Designated Player

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) February 10, 2022