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The Portland Timbers have made it official that they have signed Portuguese midfielder David Da Costa from Ligue 1 side RC Lens. He will be under contract through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029, Da Costa will occupy a Designated Player spot on the Timbers roster.

“We are elated to add a player with David’s ability and pedigree. He has already shown his qualities at a very competitive level, both in the French Ligue and in European competitions. This commitment speaks volumes to David’s ambition to depart the club he grew up in to take on an even bigger role here with the Portland Timbers,” said Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy. “David is an intelligent player who can impact the game with or without the ball. He has just turned 24, and with consistency and confidence, David still has the potential for further growth as a player. Our staff is excited to begin integrating him into our group, and we look forward to seeing him in a Portland Timbers kit soon.”

Da Costa, 24, joins the Portland Timbers spending four seasons with French side RC Lens. At Lens, he made 123 appearances (63 starts) scoring 11 goals and tallying 17 assists. At Lens, Da Costa featured in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Conference League.

In the qualifying matches, he registered one goal in seven appearances in the international tournaments. For the Almada, Portugal native his career started with Lens II in 2019, scoring one goal in 22 appearances, before playing for Lens and making his professional debut in a 2-0 win over Saint-Etienne on October 3, 2020. His big moment and first goal were scored on March 3, 2021, in Ligue 1 play.

“We’re excited with the signing of David. We’ve been watching him for a long time – he’s a flare player. He’s young, quick, and has a massive potential. He’s going to fit right into the system and style of play that we want to play at Portland,” said Timbers Head Coach Phil Neville.

Internationally, Da Costa made 11 appearances with Portugal’s U-21, U-19 and U-18 teams, recording one goal and four assists. Notably, the midfielder scored a goal and tallied two assists in UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifying matches.

Source: Portland Timbers Communications