Only a few hours after announcing the signing of Jake Mulraney, Orlando City SC yesterday announced the signing of Gastón González too.
The 20-year-old was already rumoured to be joining the Lions in May, but González has already been placed on City’s Season Ending Injury list after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury playing for Unión de Santa Fe on April 19.
NEWS: Orlando City SC Acquires Argentinian Forward Gastón González.
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— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) May 5, 2022
Linked with Orlando City SC since December, Gastón González will be eyeing 2023 as his breakout Major League Soccer season after his untimely injury.
With Silvester van der Water also currently injured, yesterday’s signing of Jake Mulraney appears shrewd.
Gastón González has joined the Lions as a U22 Initiative player, signing a three-year contract at Exploria Stadium.
Speaking after the deal was confirmed, Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations & General Manager, Luiz Muzzi, said: “Following Gastón’s unfortunate injury we were able to restructure our deal for him to join the club.
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Who is Gastón González?
Gastón González is an Argentine left or right winger signed from Argentine Primera División side Unión de Santa Fe.
Just 20-years-old, the winger tallied 8 goals and 7 assists across 58 appearances (all competitions) for Tatengue.
Left-footed, González stands at 6 ft 0 in.
Nicknamed “Picotón”, González has represented his hometown club since the age of seven.
He graduated from Unión de Santa Fe’s youth ranks to the first team in August 2020.
Back in 2019, Gastón González was selected to train against Argentina’s senior squad at the Copa América in Brazil.
Early on, there were clearly high hopes for González’s career following this special invitation.
NEW SIGNING 🚨 | Gastón González joins @OrlandoCitySC. 💜🦁💛
⚽️ LW / RW
🗓 27 June 2001
🇦🇷 Argentina
⬆️ 6 ft 0 in
🇦🇷 @clubaunion ➡️ @OrlandoCitySC 🇺🇸
👕 Jersey Number TBCVIEW PLAYER PROFILE 📕: https://t.co/d9UBXouzqN#OCTwitter #OrlandoCity #DaleMiAmor #MLSUK pic.twitter.com/v348sKjG8a
— Orlando City UK (@Orlando_CityUK) May 5, 2022
The fans’ view
With #OCTwitter currently reacting to Gastón González‘s announcement as an Orlando City SC player, we gathered the best tweets following his arrival.
Fantastic move. Can’t wait to see him play next year 👏🏻
— Lionsblog (@lionsblog1) May 5, 2022
Only W’s today!!
— 407 Enthusiast (@407Enthusiast) May 5, 2022
VAMOSSSSSS ❤️💪🏻🇦🇷
— MLS Argentina (@MLSArgentinaOk) May 5, 2022
Worst kept secret ever. 😂💜💜💜💜
— Im tired. Tired? Yes, I'm f@#$ing tired. (@Imtired161) May 5, 2022
Me happy he’s coming, but can’t play till next year 🙁 pic.twitter.com/IdB02TAQEj
— Ghxst (@smokeyflarez) May 5, 2022
This deal was finalized months ago, he was staying to finish their Copa run… got inured in his last game with them…
— daguru (@daguru9) May 5, 2022
Welcome! Rest up well Lad! Destiny awaits! The Purple Wall Will Always Shoulder You! pic.twitter.com/mfrL1wgYhN
— Hogtown Hooligans (@HogtwnHooligans) May 5, 2022
“Following Gastón’s unfortunate injury we were able to RESTRUCTURE OUR DEAL for him to join the Club."
Restructuring the deal… This makes me happy. In Luiz Muzzi we trust 😎👍— Saint oo7 😈 (@oo7_Saint) May 5, 2022
Wishing him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery 🙏🏼
— Gamma Knife (@GammaKnife8) May 5, 2022
— J🅿️✌🏽🇵🇷🎸🎮 (@jetsaholic19) May 5, 2022
Welcome to Orlando, Picotón!
On behalf of Orlando City UK, we wish Gastón González a speedy recovery from injury as he embarks on his new chapter in Central Florida.
We still await official confirmation regarding which jersey number González will wear at Orlando City SC.
With the Argentine placed on City’s Season Ending Injury list, perhaps he won’t receive a squad number until 2023?
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