Atlanta United adds Spurs defender on loan

Atlanta United is training in Bradenton, Fla.

Atlanta United is training in Bradenton, Fla.

Atlanta United has added centerhalf Anton Walkes on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

Walkes, 19, is a Discovery Signing with one senior appearance for Spurs, which came in the EFL Cup. He had made several appearances in friendlies.

Walkes, who is 6-foot-2, can play centerhalf or as a defensive midfielder.

“Anton has a bright future and we’re thrilled to have him continue his development at our club,” Atlanta United president Darren Eales said in a statement from the team. “He’s a young player who’s already been part of the first team squad at Spurs, featuring often throughout the summer until his official debut in the League Cup in September. He’ll be a welcome addition to our club.”

Before joining Atlanta United, Eales worked at Tottenham.


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