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Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United and makes MLS debut

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Breel Embolo ~~transfer to~~ joins Atlanta United ~~finalized~~ and makes MLS debut

Swiss striker Breel Embolo has officially joined Atlanta United from French club Stade Rennais. The transfer, valued at approximately $18 million (€15 million), secures the 29-year-old forward on a contract running through the 2029-30 or June 2030 season. Embolo, a 92-time Swiss international, arrives in Major League Soccer following a strong World Cup performance where he recorded two goals and two assists in six matches. His move follows a period of negotiation that included reported interest from English Premier League side Ipswich Town. Atlanta United’s chief soccer officer and sporting director, Chris Henderson, praised the signing, noting Embolo’s combination of talent and high-level experience. The Designated Player is expected to bolster Atlanta’s attacking lineup alongside players such as Miguel Almiron and Alexey Miranchuk. Despite earlier reports that Embolo might reject the move to pursue interest from Premier League side Ipswich Town, the striker eventually joined the MLS club. In his debut match, Embolo secured a 2-2 draw for Atlanta United against Inter Miami. After Miguel Almiron equalized for Atlanta and Luis Suarez restored Miami's lead, Embolo converted an 87th-minute penalty to level the score, ensuring a draw against the side led by Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

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