Atlanta United announced the signing of Thiago Almada from Club Atletico Velez Sarsfield on Wednesday.
The 20 year-old midfielder will take over United's designated player spot after the departure of Ezequiel Barco to River Plate last month.
Per a press release sent out by Atlanta United:
Almada, 20, recorded 24 goals and 11 assists in 100 matches for Vélez Sarsfield across all competitions. After passing through the club’s youth ranks, the Ciudadela, Argentina native made his professional debut at the age of 17 in a league match against Newell’s Old Boys on Aug. 11, 2018. He made 21 appearances in all competitions during the 2018-2019 season, including 16 in league play, scoring four goals and adding two assists. Almada then made 41 appearances in 2019-2020 and recorded 11 goals and three assists, including four goals and an assist in 22 Liga Profesional matches and four goals and an assist in eight appearances in the Copa Sudamericana.
While United has not disclosed the details of Almada's transfer, it is being reported that the deal is worth $16 million, which would equal a new MLS transfer record.
