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LAFC Acquire M Stephen Eustaquio on Loan From Porto
LAFC acquired Canadian vice-captain Stephen Eustáquio on loan to strengthen midfield depth amid injury concerns, with a reported €7 million purchase option.
- On Friday, Feb 6, 2026, LAFC announced Stephen Eustáquio, 29-year-old vice-captain of the Canadian men's national team, joined on loan from FC Porto through June 30.
- Eustáquio has struggled for minutes this season and will seek match sharpness ahead of Canada's co-hosted World Cup, while LAFC covers for Brazilian defensive midfielder Igor Jesus's knee recovery.
- LAFC paid $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money to the San Jose Earthquakes for discovery rights and will cover Eustáquio's salary, holding a 7 million euros reported buy option.
- The signing makes him LAFC's third Canadian midfielder, joining Mathieu Choinière and Ryan Raposo, and the club said it expects an immediate positive impact on and off the field.
- He has 54 caps for Canada senior men's national team with four goals and started all three 2022 World Cup group games; he made 156 appearances for FC Porto, scoring 12 goals and assisting 11.
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Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
Los Angeles FC has acquired Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio on loan from Portugal's Porto. The deal runs through June 30, with an option for LA to purchase his rights.
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Stephen Eustáquio joins LAFC on loan
The vice-caption of Canadian men's national team is expected hold bolster the midfield.
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LAFC acquire Stephen Eustáquio from FC Porto
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing LAFC have acquired midfielder Stephen Eustáquio on loan from Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto, the club announced Friday. The 29-year-old Canadian international's loan lasts through June 2026 and includes a purchase option. He will occupy an international slot. LAFC acquired Eustáquio’s Discovery Priority from the San Jose
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