D.C. United today announced the completion of a long-rumored move, signing goalkeeper Rafael Romo from Belgian side OH Leuven. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, though United did confirm that Romo’s contract runs through the end of the 2023 season, with an option for 2024. Romo, 32, will officially join up with the Black-and-Red once his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is cleared and he receives his U.S. work visa.
“We’ve been monitoring Rafael for a good period of time and we’re happy to bring in a player with as much professional experience as his,” said United GM Lucy Rushton in a team press release.