VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC bolstered their attack on Wednesday, adding Guinean international winger Alhassane “Lass” Bangoura with the use of Targeted Allocation Money.



Bangoura, a 26-year-old who has spent the majority of his career in the top two divisions in Spain as well as a loan stint in France’s Ligue 1, joins Whitecaps FC on a one-year loan with an option to purchase from Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S.A.D.



“Lass has the characteristics we look for in a winger,” said Whitecaps FC head coach Marc Dos Santos. “He’s explosive, good in one-vs-one situations, and he’s been exposed to a lot of different scenarios in Spain, France, and with his national team. We’re looking forward to welcoming him to the club.”



TRANSACTION: Whitecaps FC acquire Lass Bangoura, with the use of Targeted Allocation Money, on a one-year loan with an option to purchase from Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano de Madrid S.A.D. on January 23, 2019. He will occupy an international roster spot and officially join the club's roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), work permit, visa, and medical examinations.



Whitecaps FC winger Lass Bangoura

Eight-year pro in Spain’s La Liga and La Liga 2, and France’s Ligue 1

Has spent entire career with Rayo Vallecano, including loan stints to Granada CF, Stade de Reims, and most recently UD Almería S.A.D.

11 goals in 102 starts and 187 appearances across all club competitions

34 appearances and four goals for Guinea men’s national team