Transfer official
The transfer is now officially complete. Major League Soccer side Atlanta United have signed Brazilian winger Luiz Araújo from Ligue 1 side Lille. Araújo joins on a Designated Player contract, the Five Stripes have paid $12 million, the third-highest transfer fee in the club’s history.
“Luiz is a player with great drive, a winning mentality, and is coming to us from a top club in Europe that just won their league,” Atlanta United vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra said in a club statement. “He has experience in big games, as well as UEFA Champions League and Europa League. We’re looking forward to him making an impact with the club.”
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The arrival of Araújo ends what was a chaotic last 48 hours for Atlanta ahead of MLS deadline day. The club attempted to sign multiple targets before finally agreeing a deal with Lille to sign Araújo. The 25-year-old winger scored 18 goals and eight assists in 136 games for Lille across all competitions. Lille paid $11.55 million when they signed the winger from São Paulo in 2017.
Done deal
Welcome to Atlanta, Luiz! pic.twitter.com/sOvPZohUOT
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 6, 2021
