HARRISON, N.J. – Omar Gonzalez’s contract with MLS expires in December, but the LA Galaxy center back admitted that he has had some talks with the Galaxy about potentially extending his stay in MLS.
Gonzalez is in the midst of yet another strong season with LA and currently appears poised to become a regular on the U.S. National Team after starting their last three World Cup Qualifiers. Interest is expected to be high for the former MLS Defender of the Year, who revealed prior to U.S. World Cup qualifier against Mexico in March that Mexican giant Club America has kept tabs on him over the past year. Keeping Gonzalez on the squad is expected to be a top priority for the Galaxy and according to a report that surfaced in April, LA is not averse to making him a Designated Player.
Following LA’s 1-0 defeat to the New York Red Bulls on Sunday, Gonzalez admitted that he has spoken to LA about a new deal.
“There has been some talks [with LA]. I went to lunch one day and started that process, but that’s about as far as it’s gone,” Gonzalez told reporters. “Right now, I’m just worried about playing and I’ll let my agent take care of that. Hopefully, we can figure something out.”
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