Mateusz Klich joins Wayne Rooney's D.C. United as DP after leaving Leeds

Poland midfielder Mateusz Klich has joined MLS side D.C. United on a two-year contract after leaving Premier League Leeds United.

January 12, 2023 • 6:10 PM

Poland midfielder Mateusz Klich has joined Major League Soccer side D.C. United on a two-year contract after leaving Premier League Leeds United, the MLS club said on Thursday.

Klich, who joined Leeds in 2017 from Dutch team FC Twente, will play in the U.S. capital through 2024 with an option to extend the deal to 2025, D.C. United said. He joined the club on a Designated Player deal.

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"Mateusz is a first-rate midfielder who will add top-level experience to our roster," D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney said.

"I've been watching him since he helped lead Leeds to promotion to the Premier League and his vision, range of passing, and scoring ability will be a huge asset for us this season."

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