Atlanta United signs midfielder Steven Alzate
Credit: AP
Atlanta United signed Steven Alzate, a player who is supposed to be a ball-winning central midfielder, on Monday.
Alzate, 26, joins the MLS club from Hull City in England’s Championship. The contract is through 2030. Alzate is a targeted allocation money signee and will occupy an international slot on the roster.
Alzate is reunited with Atlanta United manager Ronny Deila, for whom he played at Standard Liege in Belgium. Alzate has also appeared for Brighton & Hove Albion, Leyton Orient and Swindon Town.
Alzate has made 200 appearances as a pro, with 15 goals and 19 assists, as well as seven appearances for the Colombia national team.
Atlanta United’s central midfield includes Bartosz Slisz, Tristan Muyumba, Will Reilly and Jay Fortune, though Fortune is out for the rest of the season because of a foot injury.
Alzate is the Five Stripes’ fourth acquisition in this transfer window, joining centerbacks Enea Mihaj (free), Juan Berrocal (loan from Getafe) and winger Leo Afonso (International slot).
About the Author
