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USMNT defender Ventura Alvarado moves from Club America to Santos Laguna

Another American player is on the move.

Defender Ventura Alvarado is joining Santos Laguna, after spending nine years with Club America. His new team welcomed him on Twitter:

#SantosCommunication: Los Guerreros announce the sigining of defender Ventura Alvarado from @ClubAmerica. Welcome, #Guerrero! pic.twitter.com/ck68tg9NGo

— ClubSantosLaguna (@ClubSantosEn) December 2, 2016

ESPN FC's Tom Marshall confirmed the move:

Official: US international Ventura Alvarado has signed for @ClubSantosEn on a permanent deal from @ClubAmerica.

— Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) December 2, 2016

The 24-year old Arizona native joined the Club America academy in 2008.