D.C. United announced the signing Friday of midfielder Matti Peltola.
The 21-year-old Finland international will occupy a young designated player spot.
Peltola is signed through the 2027 season with an option for 2028.
“Matti is a bright young talent who had significant interest around Europe,” Ally Mackay, D.C. United’s general manager and chief soccer officer, said in a release.
“… He has an exceptional passing range and vision in the midfield combined with a defensive intuition on the other side of the ball. He’s mature beyond his years on the field and will be a great addition to bolster our roster going into 2024. We’re looking forward to integrating him with the team and welcoming him to the District.”
Tervetuloa, Masa! ????
We’ve signed Finland National Team Midfielder Matti Peltola as a Young Designated Player.
— D.C. United (@dcunited) February 2, 2024
Peltola was a free agent after posting three goals and four assists in 96 games for HJK Helsinki in the Finnish top flight from 2021-23.
–Field Level Media
