Front Row Seat: San Diego FC acquires Leo Duru from Blackburn
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Darren Smith
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San Diego FC acquires defender from English club - San Diego Union-Tribune
SDFC lost starting defender Aiden Harangi to an apparent arm or wrist injury during the first half of Sunday’s 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Fellow defenders Willy Kumado and Oscar Verhoeven have also been sidelined with lower-body injuries.
The 20-year-old Duru made his Blackburn debut last August, the first of three appearances with the senior club. He made 74 appearances for the Rovers’ academy team, recording three goals and nine assists. He was loaned out earlier this year to Barrow A.F.C. of EFL League Two, where he appeared in eight matches, starting seven of them.
Clarity on Blackburn Rovers deal after transfer confusion - Lancashire Telegraph
San Diego stated that the deal ran until June 2026 and the deal included an option to buy. That has left Rovers fans confused.
The Lancashire Telegraph understands that the initial loan does run until December, which is when the MLS play-offs end. However, there is an option to extend that loan deal until June and there is every expectation that will be taken up.
The agreement also includes an option for San Diego to buy Duru at the end of his deal, understood to be a six-figure sum. The 20-year-old signed a new contract with Rovers in 2024, which runs until the summer of 2026 with the option of a further 12 months.
Away Days: San Jose Edition - Chromatic FC
There is nothing like going to another team's stadium and taking all three points. The match was a lot of fun, the team continues to play in an unbelievable fashion, and the Frontera San Diego crew made the atmosphere an unforgettable one. It's not hard to follow this team wherever they go because SDFC plays so well on the road. Everyone should try to make it to an away match before the season ends.
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