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Tom Hindle

LA Galaxy reportedly sign Christian Ramirez from Columbus crew to replace outgoing star Dejan Joveljic

Christian Ramirez, who was born in Los Angeles, has switched the Crew for the Galaxy, and is projected to be the starting striker for Greg Vanney

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  • LA Galaxy acquire Ramirez from Columbus
  • Traded Dejan Joveljic earlier this week
  • Crew also lost star man Cucho Hernandez
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Galaxy have quickly found their replacement for Dejan Joveljic, as they acquired Christian Ramirez from the Crew, according to a report. He spurned offers from Colombian side America de Cali to stay around MLS. The 33-year-old is from Santa Ana, California, and attended college in Santa Barbara.

    GiveMeSport'sTom Bogert was first to report the news.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Ramirez enjoyed something of a career rebirth last season under Wilfried Nancy and Columbus. He scored eight and assisted six in all competitions for the Leagues Cup champions, while playing just over 1,400 minutes - competing for time with Hernandez and Diego Rossi.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    The move would seem to leave the Crew with extensive work to do in attack. They lost star man Hernandez to Real Betis earlier this week in a deal worth $16 million. It now leaves Rossi as the only remaining starting-caliber attacker in the side.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR RAMIREZ?

    The forward will join up with the Galaxy immediately, and figures to be the starting No.9 as the Los Angeles side retools after winning 2024's MLS Cup.