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4d ago

LAFC Locks In Denis Bouanga With Designated Player Deal Through 2028

The extension follows rejected offers from Inter Miami and Fluminense, affirming LAFC’s plan to keep its record scorer central to future campaigns.

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) handles the ball against Inter Miami CF during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images
LAFC forward Denis Bouanga celebrates after scoring a goal against the Galaxy during the first half May 18, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • Bouanga’s new contract runs through 2028 with a club option for the 2029-30 season under Designated Player terms.
  • Reports say Inter Miami bid about $13 million and Fluminense also pursued Bouanga, but LAFC declined to sell.
  • The 31-year-old is LAFC’s all-time leading scorer with 105 goals and 43 assists in 155 appearances across all competitions.
  • He is the only player in MLS history with three straight 20-goal regular seasons and has earned three consecutive All-Star and Best XI selections.
  • He opened 2026 with a CONCACAF Champions Cup hat trick and added a goal and an assist in LAFC’s 3-0 MLS opener against Inter Miami, reinforcing the club’s investment.