TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Sporting Kansas City have acquired attacking midfielder Manu GarcĂa from Greek top-flight side Aris Thessaloniki, the club announced Monday.
The 27-year-old Spaniard is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028. He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot.
GarcĂa joins Sporting KC after posting 19g/35a in 262 matches since debuting at English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City. Beyond Aris and Man City, he's also featured for European sides AlavĂ©s (Spain), NAC Breda (Netherlands) and Toulouse (France).
Internationally, GarcĂa made one appearance for Spain's senior team in 2021. He was a key part of their 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship squad.
GarcĂa is the latest addition to Sporting KC's revamped attack after they brought in DP striker Dejan Joveljić via a trade with the LA Galaxy, the first cash-for-player trade in MLS history. The pair join forward Dániel SallĂłi and midfielder Erik Thommy, as well as newly-acquired winger Shapi Suleymanov, as key figures in the final third.
Sporting KC's 2025 campaign begins on Feb. 22 at Austin FC (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass). In the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, their Round One series with Inter Miami CF begins on Feb. 18.
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