TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired defensive midfielder Ronaldo Vieira from Italian Serie B side UC Sampdoria, the club announced Thursday.

The 27-year-old former England youth international is under contract through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028.

Vieira has 3g/10a in nearly 200 first-team appearances, including 77 matches in Italy's Serie A for Sampdoria, Hellas Verona and Torino FC. He also competed for Leeds United in the English Championship.

"We welcome Rony to San Jose and look forward to working with him," said Earthquakes sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena.

Added Vieira: "I’m very excited to be coming to San Jose and playing in front of the Earthquakes fans. I describe myself as a ball-winner – a guy who breaks the other

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