January 12, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – D.C. United News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. United have signed Polish central midfielder Mateusz Klich from Leeds United in the English Premier League. Klich will join the club as a Designated Player (DP) pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC). The Black-and-Red have signed Klich to a two-year contract through 2024 with an option in 2025.
“Mateusz is a first-rate midfielder who will add top-level experience to our roster,” Wayne Rooney, D.C. United Head Coach, said. “I’ve been watching him since he helped lead Leeds to promotion to the Premier League and his vision, range of passing, and scoring ability will be a huge asset for us this season.”
Klich joins the Black-and-Red after spending the previous four seasons with Leeds United in the English Premier League. He was instrumental in helping them secure promotion back to the Premier League in 2020. Klich made his debut for Leeds in the first round of the English League Cup (EFL) on Aug. 9, 2017 in a 4-1 win over Port Vale FC of the English Football League Two, the English fourth division. The midfielder scored his first goal for the West Yorkshire club on Aug. 5, 2018 in a 3-1 win over Stoke City in the first match of the 2018/2019 Championship season, the English second division. Klich ended that season playing in 50 matches for Leeds United, scoring 10 goals and recording nine assists. The following season, Klich played in 47 matches for Leeds United, recording seven goals and five assists on the way to becoming champions of the English Championship to earn promotion to the Premier League. During his time with Leeds United, the Polish midfielder scored 24 goals and recorded 21 assists in 195 matches across all competitions.
“This offseason was important for us to analyze our roster and see where we can make improvements after a disappointing 2022 season,” Dave Kasper, D.C. United President of Soccer Operations, said. “Bringing in a top class designated player was atop our priority list and Mateusz has played at the highest levels for both club and country. He will add a ton of experience in the midfield and will be an impact player for us this season and beyond. We’re excited to welcome him to the Nation’s Capital.”
Prior to joining Leeds United, Klich signed with German first division club VfL Wolfsburg from Polish side Cracovia on July 1, 2011 as the third highest transfer in club history at 1.5 million…
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