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Martinez, the 2018 South American Footballer of
the Year, will occupy a designated player spot on Atlanta's
roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate
(ITC) and P-1 visa.
The 25-year-old will be introduced at a press conference Friday.
His transfer fee was reportedly upwards of $14 million.
"We're excited to announce we've secured Gonzalo to a long-term
contract with our club," Atlanta VP and technical director
Carlos Bocanegra said in a statement. "Recently named as the
best player in South America in 2018, Gonzalo is an attacking
player who can play wide or centrally. His abilities complement
our style of play and we expect him to make a smooth transition
to MLS."
Martinez led River Plate to the Copa Libertadores championship
last season. He has made two appearances with Argentina's senior
national team, scoring once.
"I'm very excited to come to Major League Soccer and to join
Atlanta United," Martinez said in a statement. "The club has
shown a lot of trust in me and I'm looking forward to working
with Frank de Boer and my teammates to continue making history
at the club."
--Field Level Media
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