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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Trade<\/em><\/p>\n The San Jose Earthquakes<\/a> completed a blockbuster trade on Saturday, acquiring Designated Player forward Chicho Arango<\/a> from Real Salt Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n In exchange for the 29-year-old Colombian international, RSL receive $1.4 million in General Allocation Money (GAM) split evenly across the next two seasons and a 2026 international roster spot.<\/p>\n Arango is San Jose’s first marquee addition under new head coach\/sporting director Bruce Arena, joining an attack that features winger Cristian Espinoza<\/a> and playmaker Hern\u00e1n L\u00f3pez<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jeremy Ebobisse<\/a> was San Jose’s leading No. 9 in recent seasons. He signed with LAFC<\/a> this winter via free agency.<\/p>\n “We’re pleased to add one of Major League Soccer\u2019s top goalscorers in Chicho Arango,” said Arena, who was hired in November<\/a>. “With his ability to score and set up his teammates for goals, he’ll offer another good option to our attack.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Arango departs RSL after one-and-a-half seasons; he joined the Claret-and-Cobalt in June 2023<\/a> from LIGA MX side CF Pachuca for a reported club-record fee of $6 million.<\/p>\n Last year, Arango was on a historic goalscoring pace before being suspended in mid-July<\/a> for violating the MLS Anti-Harassment Policy. He finished the year with 17g\/12a in 30 matches, good for sixth in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race.<\/p>\n During his MLS career, Arango has 55g\/22a in 99 matches spanning the regular season and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The 2021 MLS Newcomer of the Year spent 2021-22 with LAFC, where he won MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield titles.<\/p>\n “I’m very excited to take on this new challenge in San Jose together with everyone at the club, all of the fans and my family,” said Arango.<\/p>\n “I hope we can accomplish big things. A big hug for everyone and bless you all.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????? pic.twitter.com\/qfzS76LKdN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) January 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n With Arango’s exit, RSL’s attack is now led by USMNT midfielder Diego Luna<\/a> alongside summer signings Diogo Gon\u00e7alves<\/a> (only remaining DP) and Dominik Marczuk<\/a>. Last summer, the club transferred Colombian winger Andr\u00e9s G\u00f3mez<\/a> to Ligue 1’s Stade Rennais for reportedly up to $13 million.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Arango could have an early reunion with his old team, as San Jose host RSL on Feb. 22 as part of MLS is Back weekend (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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