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The L.A. Galaxy have signed 23-year-old Portuguese midfielder João Pedro, who was purchased as a Special Discovery Player through Target Allocation Money.

It’s been a busy transfer window throughout the MLS this month, and today another big signing was announced as João Pedro becomes the latest midfielder to join the Galaxy squad. Earlier this month the club acquired Miguel Aguilar and Jermaine Jones in trades.

The young midfielder has been playing in the Portuguese first division for Vitória Guimarães SC–who currently sit in fifth place in the league table. Already this season he’s made 17 appearances for the club and has scored one goal.

He’s spent his entire career with Vitória Guimarães , as he joined the youth academy in 2005. After the academy he was moved up to play with the club’s second division side Vitória Guimarães II, who he signed with at the age of 19.

During his time with the second division side he made over 100 appearances and netted two goals.

He has the ability to play central midfielder and defensive midfield, and most recently he’s been in the central midfield role in Portugal. However, this could change upon his arrival to L.A. Regardless, he will be a useful player in the midfield wherever he is placed.

The new signing will hold an International roster spot ,and officially join the Galaxy’s roster pending the receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the new Galaxy signing below.

This won’t be the last signing the club makes this off-season. Manager Curt Onalfo stated that the Galaxy are still looking to bring more players in.

Galaxy head coach Curt Onalfo says that the João Pedro signing won't be the last addition that the #LAGalaxy make this offseason. — Adam Serrano (@LAGalaxyInsider) January 19, 2017

What do you think of the new signing? Where will he fit in the midfield in L.A.? Let us know in the comments section below.