"I'm very happy to sign a new contract and stay in San Jose,"
"We have unfinished business. I believe in the project, and my family and I want to make history here."
"He has consistently been one of the league's top scorers while also displaying the ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. We look forward to seeing him in our attack for years to come."
"Cristian has been one of the more creative and dynamic playmakers in Major League Soccer, and we are very excited to be able to add him to our club,"
Cristian Espinoza departed San Jose after seven seasons and signed with Nashville SC as the club's third designated player. Espinoza totaled 36 goals and 70 assists in 218 MLS matches for San Jose, was a two-time MLS All-Star and is the franchise's all-time assists leader. San Jose re-signed striker Chicho Arango to a contract through December 2027 with club options through June 2028 and the 2028-29 season, and Arango will remain a designated player. Arango had 13 goals and seven assists in 30 games last season and was San Jose's offensive player of the year. San Jose acquired Arango for $700,000 GAM in 2025, $700,000 GAM in 2026 and a 2026 international slot, and San Jose reportedly offered Espinoza more than any club could under the Collective Bargaining Agreement before he accepted Nashville's offer.
Read at The Mercury News
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