Atlanta United transfer defender Franco to Brazilian club

Published January 6, 2023 12:17 AM

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has transferred defender Alan Franco to São Paulo FC of the Brazilian Serie A for an undisclosed fee, opening up an international roster slot. Franco played in 56 MLS matches with 54 starts over the past two seasons. In 2022, he led the team in minutes played and scored his lone goal in a 3-2 victory over D.C. United. The 26-year-old Argentinian center back became the first United player to record three assists in a game during a 2021 match against Cincinnati. In another move, Atlanta recalled midfielder Tyler Wolff from a loan to Belgian club SK Beveren.

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