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Joao Moutinho, the Portuguese defender, is leaving Orlando City in the MLS to join Serie A side Spezia Calcio. The transaction has been completed, signed, and sealed.
Joao Moutinho is set to join Spezia from Orlando City
Joao Moutinho is set to join Spezia from Orlando City. In the most recent Serie A transfer news, the 24-year-old signed a long-term contract with the Eagles, with the deal running until June 2026.
The Portuguese footballer began his senior career with Los Angeles, where he made his competitive debut in March 2018.
However, he was traded to Orlando City the following year in exchange for Mohamed El-Monir.
Since then, the left-back has made 85 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting on seven occasions.
Moutinho also appeared in 34 MLS games last season, scoring twice and assisting twice.
Moutinho also appeared in 34 MLS games last season, scoring twice and assisting twice.
In the American soccer league last season, the Portuguese averaged 2.4 tackles, 1.1 interceptions, and 1.5 clearances per game.
He also made 0.9 key passes and 2.1 long balls per league match while maintaining an 80 percent passing accuracy. (according to WhoScored)
The 24-year-old is praised for his passing, aerial duels, and tackling ability. He will now travel to Italy to demonstrate his talents for Spezia.
The Eagles have had a disastrous start to the 2022-23 season, losing eight of their first fifteen games and finishing 17th in the league standings.
However, their performances improved before the 2022 World Cup break.
Luca Gotti’s side earned a point against Udinese before defeating Verona in their most recent match.
