The movements within the transfer market continue and despite the fact that the main European leagues have already started their respective seasons, the next few days will be crucial to know the fate of some Americans who have not defined their future, Such is the case of Matt Miazga, who is increasingly closer to LaLiga, which he would arrive on loan to Alavés, where he would become the ninth American to play in Spanish football.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romero, the transfer of the American to Alavés, from Chelsea, is one of the next to take place, as both teams have reached an agreement to transfer the North American team to Spanish football, where there is an increasing North American presence.
Official and confirmed. Michy Batshuayi extends his contract with Chelsea until June 2023 and moves to Besiktas on one-season loan. Done, signed and completed. ???????? #CFC #Besiktas
Next ones: Matt Miazga to Alavés on loan, Ike Ugbo to Genk on permanent deal. Matter of time.
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2021
So far, these are the 8 American players who have passed through LaLiga:
Tabaré Ramos
Tab Ramos, former United States U20 coach and current Houston Dynamo coach in MLS, made history by being the first American in LaLiga, as Betis announced his signing in 1992 and would stay for three seasons, then have a brief stint in Mexico and conclude his career in the then nascent American league.
Kasey keller
Keller was the first American goalkeeper to land in Spanish football, to which he arrived after his promotion in the 1999/2000 season and where he stayed for a couple of seasons, before returning to England.
Danny szetela
The North American team had a brief stint in Spain, when was signed by Racing de Santander, after his debut in Columbus Crew, However, the American did not have greater opportunities and ended up on loan in Italian football.
Giuseppee Rossi
The attacker who remains active in MLS, has American nationality because he was born in New Jersey and During his long career in Europe, he had multiple appearances in Spain, in clubs such as Villarreal, Levante and Celta de Vigo.
Jozy altidore
Remembered as one of the first major MLS signings heading to Europe, the American attacker was signed by Villarreal, a club where he barely played a score of games and only scored 3 goals.
Oguchi Onyewu
The North American globetrotter arrived in Malaga in the historic season of the Spanish team, in which they even reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League and he remained for just over 7 years as the last American to play in LaLiga, until the arrival of Sergiño Dest.
Yunus Musah
The youthful New Yorker had a quick breakthrough with Valencia last season, in which he played a total of 32 league games and established himself as a starter, to be called up by Gregg Berhalter to the US National Team, with which he made his official debut.
Sergiño Dest
Another of the Americans with a great future in Spain is Sergiño Dest, who was consolidated as a starter after his signing with FC Barcelona and that he has earned a place in Koeman's scheme, after arriving from Ajax.