The fact that Europe's summer transfer window ends at a crucial point in the MLS season creates tough decisions for American clubs
Tom BogertWith just a week left in the European transfer window, Ajax has emerged as a suitor for Argentina international and Atlanta United attacking midfielder Thiago Almada, sources briefed on the situation tell. But with the MLS window already shut, Atlanta is in an especially difficult position to sell, as they look to secure a playoff spot.
Reports in the Netherlands suggesting a fee around €15 million could get a deal done are severely wide of the mark, per sources briefed on the situation. Atlanta signed Almada from Velez Sarsfield for a league-record incoming transfer fee north of $16 million. Almada has since become a star in MLS and a World Cup champion with Argentina; they are in no position to sell for cheap. The possibility they would even pick up the phone — let alone agree to a deal — at that figure is nonexistent.
Atlanta made a few key summer transfer window acquisitions to improve their squad for the stretch run, headlined by defensive midfielder Tristan Muyumba and wingerIt’s a difficult spot MLS clubs have had to contend with. The New England Revolution were also insistent they wouldn’t entertain offers for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, until Chelsea came in with a bid they couldn’t refuse.
Almada is integral to any chances Atlanta has of a strong finish to the season. The 22-year-old has eight goals and 10 assists across 22 regular season appearances this season. He is among the best players in the league, and a heliocentric talent driving the Atlanta attack. Without him — or the chance to properly replace him — it all but tanks the rest of Atlanta’s season.reported this week is a target for a Spanish club.
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