Atlanta United FC President Darren Eales has said Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez is set to join Saudi club Al-Nassr FC.
Reports emerged earlier on Wednesday that the Argentina international was linked with the Atlanta departure. Athletic reported the deal would be worth $ 18 million.
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Speaking on the Atlanta pre-game show ahead of their Wednesday game against Inter Miami CF, Eales said, “I can confirm there’s an agreement in principle. “
Martinez, 27, was not included in the match list and is awaiting a medical before his move.
Al-Nassr is one of the most important teams in Saudi Arabia, having won several national and continental titles.
Martinez joined the Five Stripes last season from the mighty River Plate after winning the 2019 South American Player of the Year award and helping the Buenos Aires club win the 2018 Copa Libertadores against bitter rivals Boca Juniors. .
But his MLS career fell short, with seven goals and 11 assists in 39 league appearances with Atlanta. He never teamed up with manager Frank de Boer, who was fired in July after Atlanta finished the MLS is Back tournament scoreless and scoreless.
Martinez’s time in Atlanta has seen some highlights as he helped the club make it to both the American Cup and the Campeones Cup in 2019.
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