Inter Miami have finished the signing of forward Ariel Lassiter from the Houston Dynamo.
The Dynamo will obtain $50k General Allocation Money (GAM) in step with yr from the Herons for the following two years, in addition to a further amount of GAM if overall performance-based incentives are met.
“We’re excited to keep strengthening the squad in advance of our 2022 season with the signing of Ariel," Inter Miami leader soccer officer and carrying director Chris Henderson stated in an reputable membership press release.
"He has the capability to stretch groups together with his quickness and tempo, and looks to get behind to create scoring possibilities. He comes from a soccer own family, brings good individual to the club and we accept as true with he may be a terrific in shape to our group. We look ahead to seeing him help us obtain our goals in the approaching campaign."
With preceding revel in in MLS with the LA Galaxy, Lassiter initially joined the Dynamo on loan from Costa Rican giants Alajuelense in August 2020 earlier than signing permanently the following December.
In 60 MLS appearances for Houston and LA combined, the 27-12 months-vintage has scored four dreams and supplied one help. Lassiter is the son of former USMNT forward Roy Lassiter, who received the first-ever MLS Golden Boot in 1996 even as with the Tampa Bay Mutiny and MLS Cup in 1999 with DC United.
Lassiter is Miami's 2d signing this low season, following Brazilian midfielder Jean Mota through the door as Phil Neville seems to revamp his roster beforehand of a push for the Playoffs in 2022.
Despite Lassiter's arrival, the Herons will want more attacking reinforcements following the departure of Scottish winger Lewis Morgan to the New York Red Bulls.