Legendary Spanish player Samada, who has left his mark on top clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea, officially announced on Wednesday (20) that he has joined US newcomer FC San Diego as one of the club's shareholders. This is not only the second player after David Beckham to own shares in an American professional club, but also the first active player to own shares!
I am delighted to be joining FC San Diego and am working with my partners on an exciting program that will hopefully help the club to achieve extraordinary things," said the 36-year-old Sammarda midfield core in a statement. Sanada moved to the Western Sydney Wanderers of the Australian League last September, and FC San Diego took the opportunity to become the first U.S. soccer club to own a stake in a current player.
FC San Diego's majority shareholder, Egyptian businessman Mohamed Wensuya, who also owns Danish side Los Charantes, welcomed Samada to the team: "We are very excited to have Samada on board, he is a natural winner and has a lot in common with me in terms of our soccer philosophy," he said.In 2025, FC San Diego will enter the U.S. League of Leagues, which will be fiercely fought out on the West Coast.
