The Gabonese had no other choice.
In the winter, the striker was expected to return to La Liga, but the rules did not allow him to move to Atletico Madrid, and this was not necessary at Barcelona. Aubameyang remained at Chelsea, who once again made a great signing. Several players were immediately acquired in the attack group. Graham Potter had to choose, and canceled the Gabonese striker’s Champions League membership, hinting there were no plans for him. Immediately after this in mass media there were rumors of a possible transfer of the striker abroad. Among the main contenders is Los Angeles. In the league’s last season, many players played for teams in the league that are known for their performances at major European clubs, and it looks like Aubameyang will add to that list.
Giorgio Chiellini, 38, Los Angeles
The Juventus legend has moved to mls after 17 years of playing in the Turin club. The Italian had several options for continuing his career in the American League: Inter Miami and Toronto wanted to see him, but the teams later rejected their offers. There was the choice of staying in Turin, and the defender would have preferred to consent if Italy could have reached the World Cup in Qatar. In Los Angeles Giorgio is not a guaranteed starter due to his age and frequent injuries, but this has not prevented the team from becoming a champion mls season 2022.
Carlo Vela, 33, Los Angeles
Carlos Vela has been playing on the fields of the American championship for 4 years. During the match in mls and for Los Angeles he managed to become the leader and captain of the team. The footballer was repeatedly recognized as the best player of the month in the league, he took part in all-star matches mls, became the top scorer with 34 goals in the 2019 season. Carlos ended the last season with 12 goals and 14 assists in 35 games and, like Chiellini, lifted the trophy above his head. His contract expires at the end of 2023.
Douglas Costa, 31, LA Galaxy
The Brazilian striker joined the club from the east bank United States of America in February last year, under a lease agreement, but already in the summer, becoming a free agent, he signed a full contract with Galaxy. Last season he took part in 29 matches, scored 4 goals and 3 assists. In the quarterfinals, his team was defeated by the future champions and neighbors of the city-“Los Angeles”.
Javier Hernandez, 34, LA Galaxy
After numerous attempts to find “his” club in Europe, Chicharito moved to Los Angeles Galaxy and has already managed to spend 3 seasons for this team. The Mexican is one of the highest paid players in the league and earns 6 million euros. Last season he outplayed his teammate Douglas Costa and became the club’s top scorer.
Xherdan Shaqiri, 30, Chicago Fire
The Swiss midfielder is the highest paid player. After leaving Liverpool, he spent six months in French Lyon and before the start of last season in the winter of 2022 signed a two-year contract with Chicago Fire, according to which he receives 7.5 million euros, breaking the previous Ibrahimovic’s salary record in mls. Last season, Shaqiri played 29 games, scored 7 goals and provided 6 assists, and his team only took 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
Kieran Gibbs, 33, Inter Miami
Kieran Gibbs has played extensively and with occasional success on the pitches of the English Premier League. His last club in England was West Bromwich, and as of 2021 he plays for David Beckham’s team. Kieran is now 33 years old and does not always enter the starting lineup of the Miami club, alternating games in the starting lineup and on the bench. The Englishman’s contract expires in December 2023 and at the moment there are no conditions for renewing the agreement.
Lorenzo Insigne, 31, Toronto
The Italian player’s transfer from Napoli to Toronto was announced last winter, but with the condition that he joins the Canadian club in the summer as a free agent. The contract was signed for 4 years. Toronto is not a leader or even a medium mls – Last season, the Canadian team took the penultimate place in the Eastern Conference of the championship, and the Italian managed to play only 11 matches, scoring 6 goals and giving 2 assists.
Victor Wanyama, 31, Club de Foote Montreal
Victor Wanyama is remembered for his performances for English Southampton and Tottenham where he has been playing since 2013. In March 2020, the Kenyan moved to Canadian Montreal as a free agent. In early January, Wanyama extended his contract with the team through the end of the 2024 season. Montreal has spent the past season inconsistently. In the main part of the tournament, the Canadian team took second place in the Eastern Conference, but was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Wantama took part in every match of the season.
Last year at mls Other stars also performed. Gareth Bale, Gonzalo Higuain, Blaise Matuidi have decided to end their careers as their contracts expire and are now enjoying a well-deserved rest.
