Earthquakes sign Ghebru, Somma
San Jose inks midfielder, forward to development deals
The San Jose Earthquakes announced Thursday that the team has signed Michael Ghebru and Davide Somma to developmental contracts. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ghebru, 20, was born in Germany and played in the youth system at three different clubs. He spent time with Offenbacher Fotball Club Kickers 1901, MSV Duisburg and Eintracht Frankfurt. Ghebru will count as an international on the Earthquakes roster.
Somma, 23, was born in South Africa, but has Italian citizenship and also possesses a green card. He has spent time with three Italian clubs in his career. He started his career with Perugia in 2004, before signing with FC Pro Vasto in 2005. Somma played most recently for Olbia Calcio.
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) - Earthquakes sign M Michael Ghebru and F Davide Somma.
Michael Ghebru #23
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-9
Weight: 150
Born: November 7, 1987 in Langen, Germany
Hometown: Langen, Germany
Davide Somma #32
Position: Forward
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Born: March 26, 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
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