Done deal
This article originally appeared on Aug. 5 and has been updated after Blackett’s transfer was confirmed by FC Cincinnati.
Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati have added left-back Tyler Blackett from Nottingham Forest on deadline day. Pat Brennan from Enquirer Sports reported the deal early on Thursday. According to Brennan, that deal is now complete.
Update Aug. 6: The transfer is now confirmed by FC Cincinnati. But unlike originally reported, Blackett will join FC Cincy on a permanent transfer. “We are delighted to have signed Tyler Blackett to our squad,” now-departed Gerard Nijkamp said in a club statement. “A player of his caliber is a welcome addition to our 2021 roster. His experience at the top levels of professional soccer shows his quality and what he can bring to FC Cincinnati.”
The 27-year-old arrives having played 137 games in England’s Championship (no goals 12 assists). Born in Manchester, Blankett, who also has Jamaican citizenship can play both on the left but also as a center-back. The defender is currently recovering from groin surgery and is expected to return to full fitness later in August.
Brenner, Acosta, Bertone & Co.: FC Cincinnati record arrivals
Caleb Stanko | Signed from SC Freiburg in 2019 | Fee: $220,000
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Alvas Powell | Signed from Portland Timbers in 2018 | Fee: $250,000
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Nick Hagglund | Signed from Toronto FC in 2019 | Fee: $300,000
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Greg Garza | Signed from Atlanta United in 2018 | Fee: $450,000
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Ronald Matarrita | Signed from New York City FC in 2021 | Fee: $600,000
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Kendall Waston | Signed from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018 | Fee: $750,000
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Fanendo Adi | Signed from Portland Timbers in 2018 | Fee: $850,000
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Álvaro Barreal | Signed from Vélez Sarsfield in 2020 | Fee: $1.58m
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Leonardo Bertone | Signed from Young Boys in 2019 | Fee: $1.93m
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Lucho Acosta | Signed from Atlas in 2021 | Fee: $3m
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D.C. United will receive up to $550,000 in GAM for the player’s rights.
Isaac Atanga | Signed from Nordsjaelland in 2021| Fee: $4m
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Brenner | Signed from São Paulo in 2021 | Fee: $13m
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