Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron receives visa; Latte Lath may train Monday
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Miguel Almiron has received his visa and Emmanuel Latte Lath is on schedule to receive his before Atlanta United’s season-opening match against Montreal on Feb. 22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Almiron’s signing was announced on Jan. 30. Latte Lath’s signing was announced on Feb. 4.
Additionally, midfielder Bartosz Slisz and centerback Stian Gregersen have received their green cards. They will not occupy international slots within Atlanta United’s roster.
In other personnel updates, manager Ronny Deila said that Latte Lath should be available to train on Monday.
Gregersen, who didn’t play in Saturday’s friendly against New England, should be available for Wednesday’s friendly against Cincinnati.
Fullback Brooks Lennon has begun training with the team. Deila said he hopes that Lennon, who underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason, can return sooner than expected. Lennon was orginally projected to miss the first few weeks of the season.
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