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Official: RSL announces Pablo Ruiz deal

Real Salt Lake has completed the most recent of several offseason signings today, finalizing a deal for Argentine midfielder Pablo Ruiz.

Ruiz, 19, last played at Chilean club San Luis de Quillota, and he was a presence in Argentina’s 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup squad.

In a club-issued press release, RSL general manager Craig Waibel said Ruiz’s signing comes on the back of extended scouting.

“We’ve been watching him for quite a while and it’s all about timing. It’s the right time to bring him in. It’s going to take a little while to transition – it’s a big change in his life and culture – but we’re really excited,” Waibel said.