The Columbus Crew signed midfielder James Igbekeme on mortgage from Spanish Segunda División facet Real Zaragoza for the 2022 Major League Soccer season. The MLS aspects will retain a buy option after the deal expires in December 2022.
Igbekeme will occupy an global roster spot.
“James is a flexible midfielder and his addition will assist strengthen our roster,” Crew president & popular manager Tim Bezbatchenko stated in a launch.
“He will offer us with any other strong option within the midfield and his contributions could be seen on each aspects of the ball. We look forward to welcoming James and his family to Columbus and sit up for incorporating him into our crew."
The midfielder managed 4 desires in 96 league matches for Zaragoza throughout the last four seasons. He also featured for Portuguese aspects Ribeirão, Oliveirense and Gil Vicente before heading to Spain.
Igbekeme stands as Columbus’ modern-day international signing after previously acquiring middle back Milos Degenek as a loose agent and forward Yaw Yeboah from Wisla Krakow this offseason.
The Columbus Crew returns to motion on February 26 whilst the Crew host the Vancouver Whitecaps.
