Atlanta United smashes MLS transfer record with Latte Lath signing
Atlanta United has smashed the MLS transfer record by signing striker Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough. The Five Stripes paid a reported $22 million plus add-ons to sign Latte Lath, breaking the record set in November when FC Cincinnati signed Kévin Denkey from Cercle Brugge for a reported $16.2 million.
MLS Transfers: Atlanta United's record deal, Cucho bids farewell to Columbus Crew
Here’s a telling snapshot of how spending continues to escalate among MLS’s most aggressive clubs: The previous record, FC Cincinnati ’s $16.2 million swoop for Togolese frontrunner Kevin Denkey, stood for less than three months.
Emmanuel Latte Lath completes move to Atlanta United from Middlesbrough for MLS record fee
Middlesbrough ’s Emmanuel Latte Lath is expected to join MLS club Atlanta United for an MLS record fee in the region of $22-24m plus add-ons. The 26-year-old forward had a medical in London before flying out to finalise the details of the move to the MLS club.
The arrival of Emmanuel Latte Lath and return of Miguel Almiron should boost an Atlanta United team that already has Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's number.
Reports of Lionel Messi’s son scoring 11 goals in Inter Miami’s 12-0 thrashing of Atlanta United in an MLS Next U-13 match ...
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