Real Salt Lake Acquires FC Copenhagen Midfielder Diogo Gonçalves
Aug 9, 2024, 10:15 AM
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 20: Diogo Goncalves of Copenhagen celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray A.S. and F.C. Copenhagen at Ali Sami Yen Arena on September 20, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Real Salt Lake announced the acquisition of FC Copenhagen midfielder Diogo Gonçalves on Friday.
According to reports, Real paid around $3 million for the Designated Player who is signed through 2026 with options in 2027 and 2028.
Officially claret & cobalt 🫡 pic.twitter.com/QmjXOdRmLA
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) August 9, 2024
The Portuguese midfielder will play in a non-European league for the first time in his career after making 38 appearances for Copenhagen over three seasons.
During his time in the Danish Superliga, Gonçalves posted 14 goals and three assists.
Real Salt Lake chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid spoke highly of the claret and cobalt’s new addition.
“Always elated to add another very technical, aggressive, and versatile attacker to our setup, as Diogo can no doubt help us in every phase of our game,” Schmid said. “We expect him to expand and impact our attack, and with the integration of the other summer additions, and are excited to see the group mesh here during the final stretch into the MLS Cup Playoffs.”
Claret & Cobalt looks good on you, Diogo pic.twitter.com/xJ41AmlolG
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) August 9, 2024
Gonçalves and RSL captain Chicho Arango have a short history together.
In 2017, both players crossed paths at Benfica in the Primeira Liga. Seven years later, the dynamic attackers will play together once again.
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