Morgan sold to San Diego by New York Red Bulls

San Diego have bought Lewis Morgan from Major Soccer League rivals New York Red Bulls, with the Scotland winger saying "it is tough to say bye" to the club where he has spent four seasons.

The 29-year-old, who has seven international caps, joined New York from Inter Miami in 2021 but moves on to the side that won this year's Western Conference for a fee that could reach up to £820,000.

Greenock-born Morgan is under contract for the 2026 season, with San Diego having options to retain his services for the following two years.

Hampered by a knee injury and then a hamstring problem, he made only three appearances this year for New York as they finished 10th in the Eastern Conference.

"I know I can look back on my time here and know that I gave absolutely everything I had to this club," he told San Diego's website.

"I played as if I was one of the fans and tried to bring that energy on to the pitch.

"To win their supporters player of the year in both my healthy season here is something that I will cherish."

Overall, Morgan made 82 appearances - 73 of them starts - and provided 31 goals and 10 assists during his time with New York.

The former Celtic forward, who last played for Scotland against Finland in June 2024, now joins a side who were led by head coach Mikey Varas to a fourth-place finish overall in the MLS.

Sporting director Tyler Heaps told San Diego's website: "Lewis is an attacker who can play across the front three and brings qualities that will add to our group in 2026.

"He's proven he can contribute goals and assists in this league."