Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from Rennes

Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from Rennes MLS franchise Atlanta United have announced the signing of Switzerland international centre-forward Breel Embolo (29) from Ligue 1 side Rennes. Embolo has taken a Designated Player spot. He has signed a four-year deal with the Eastern Conference side. Rennes are poised to receive a €17m fee for the former AS Monaco forward, who only joined from the Principality club last summer. Embolo’s move from Rennes to Atlanta United is one of the five most expensive transfers in MLS history. “ At age 29, he’s coming off a strong performance at the World Cup with Switzerland and has a proven track record of goal contributions in multiple top European leagues “, said Atlanta United Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson. The Swiss logged ten goals and three assists in 34 games with Stade Rennais. Les Rouge et Noir get their Ligue 1 season underway at home against champions PSG. GFFN | Bastien Cheval