Boston-based Major League Soccer (MLS) club, New England Revolution have confirmed the signing of Latif Blessing from Los Angeles Football Club.
The Rev's secured the services of the attacking-midfielder with a deal being confirmed on Tuesday evening in an in exchange for $400,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money. LAFC could receive additional GAM if certain performance metrics are met.
“Latif Blessing will be a very good addition to our team. He is a veteran MLS player with championship caliber experience,” Rev's Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena said.
“Latif’s speed and quickness are welcomed characteristics for our midfield. We look forward to his arrival in preseason," Arena added.
The 27-year-old leaves Los Angeles FC as the club’s all-time leader in games played (145) and minutes played (9,749).
Blessing also ranks second in assists (23), and fifth in both goals (14) and shots (146).
The Right-footed winger is one of the first players to join Los Angeles FC via the 2018 MLS Expansion Draft and went ahead to spend his first MLS season with Sporting Kansas City in 2017.
By: Pascal Nii Gogo Amoah
