San Diego FC’s rumored signing of midfielder Luca de la Torre became a reality on Tuesday, when the Major League Soccer expansion club announced it had acquired the United States national team regular on loan from Spain’s RC Celta de Viga for the 2025 season. The deal includes a purchase option for 2026.

San Diego FC has announced the signing of USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre on a 12-month loan from Celta Vigo.

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Signing San Diego FC have acquired midfielder Luca de la Torre on loan from LaLiga side Celta de Vigo, the expansion club announced Tuesday.

U.S. national team midfielder Luca de la Torre was loaned to Major League Soccer's expansion team in his hometown of San Diego by Spanish club Celta Vigo on Tuesday after making just one four-minute appearance for the team during the first half of the season.

Besides De la Torre, San Diego FC has already invested in other high-profile names for its MLS debut, including Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, an internationally recognized star. The mix of emerging talent and veterans is a sign of the club's commitment to competing at the top level from day one.

San Diego FC acquired U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Luca de la Torre on loan from Spain's Celta de Vigo. The deal announced Tuesday runs through the 2025 MLS season and includes a purchase option.

Luca De La Torre has joined the 2025 MLS expansion side on a 12-month loan deal from Celta Vigo, both clubs announced today. The 26-year-old's loan also

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