Born in Barcelona and without playing since December 1, 2024, Riqui Puig will undergo surgery again on his left knee, meaning he risks missing the next season for the LA Galaxy. According to the The Athleticthe 26-year-old midfielder continues to recover from the serious injury he suffered to the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee more than a year ago. In the early hours of December 1, 2024, Riqui Puig suffered the aforementioned injury, but remained on the field and assisted for the goal that culminated in winning the MLS Western Conference, against the Seattle Sounders (1-0). The Los Angeles team would go on to win the championship, but without Puig. If the Catalan does not return this year, the LA Galaxy will be able to sign up another foreign player. In any case, the midfielder trained at Barcelona – where he represented the first team between 2018 and 2022 – is considered a weight loss, both for the Galaxy and for MLS. In 2024, Puig accumulated 17 goals and 14 assists in 36 games, totaling 29 goals and 20 assists in 82 games.