Columbus Crew SC made an investment on Tuesday with the signing of Pedro Santos from SC Braga.
Not only did the Black & Gold invest in Santos himself, paying a reported $2.3 million transfer — the richest deal in club history — and making him the third Designated Player on the roster, but the group invested in winning.
“I think it speaks volumes to the commitment of (owner Anthony) Precourt,” head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter said of the move. “He was pushing me to get this done. He was pushing me to make this signing.