Sports News of Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

LA Galaxy confirm re-signing Ema Boateng for 2019 MLS season

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MLS giants LA Galaxy have confirmed re-signing midfielder Emmanuel Boateng ahead of the 2019 season.

A club statement on Twitter read: ''@Emaboateng is coming back to the #LAGalaxy.''

Boateng enters his fourth season with the Galaxy, after making 87 appearances (58 starts) with eight goals and 12 assists over his first three campaigns.

In 2018, Boateng appeared in 27 games, though only 12 were starts.

''We are excited that Ema will be returning to LA Galaxy,'' said Galaxy general manager Dennis te Kloese in a media release.

''Ema is a talented young player who brings excitement and depth to our roster. We look forward to his continued development as a player and future contributions to our team.''

Boateng began his professional career with Helsingborgs IF of Allsvenskan after starring at the University of California, Santa Barbara