LA Galaxy complete the signing of Gabriel Pec from Vasco da Gama

The Major League Soccer team have announced the signing of the player from Vasco da Gama.

What was an open secret has become a reality. Los Angeles Galaxy have officially announced the signing of Gabriel Pec for the 2024 Major League Soccer season. The Brazilian attacker arrives as a Young Franchise Player from Vasco da Gama, signing a five-year contract.

Reinforcing LA Galaxy’s forward line

Pec, 22, will fill an international roster spot and will join the Galaxy’s preseason once he receives his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. Pec scored 26 goals and 14 assists in 178 games played in all competitions for Vasco da Gama between 2019 and 2023.

“Gabriel has been a key contributor at one of the top clubs in Brazilian Serie A and we are very excited that he has chosen to join the Galaxy as the next step in his career,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz. “In addition to his pace and attacking ability, he will also bring the experience of representing his native Brazil during the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying tournament when he joins our squad. We are delighted to officially announce Gabriel as the LA Galaxy’s newest signing.”

Key player in Brazil

The 22-year-old was a key part of Vasco da Gama’s promotion to Serie A in the 2022 season, registering four goals and five assists in 47 games played, 36 starts. He also helped his team win the 2021 Carioca Football Championship title in Rio de Janeiro.

“We are excited to welcome Gabriel to the team. Gabriel is a powerful, direct winger who brings quality and a tireless work rate,” said LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney. “We look forward to integrating him into the team.”

The Brazilian becomes the most expensive transfer in LA Galaxy history - a fee in the region of $10 million, surpassing the amount the Major League Soccer outfit paid for Javier Hernandez to LaLiga side Sevilla in January 2020.