Atlanta United head train Gonzalo Pineda has mentioned what he expects from pronounced incoming signing Thiago Almada.
The Argentine is yet to be unveiled as an Atlanta United player no matter his modern-day membership, Velez Sarsfield, saying he'd finished his circulate to the United States in December - Atlanta United quickly rebuffed tips the transfer changed into whole.
An Atlanta United spokesperson currently instructed 90min that the state of affairs stays unchanged in that the club has an 'one of a kind switch option' for Almada. The 20-year-antique playmaker has reportedly been cleared from his criminal case in Argentina and is anticipated to link up along with his new club in the near destiny.
Pineda was asked at the contemporary episode of the Extratime Podcast what he expects from Atlanta United's next Designated Player (DP) signing - Ezequiel Barco's departure to River Plate lately unfolded one of the membership's three slots. While host Andrew Wiebe averted setting Pineda instantaneous, Almada's name became stated.
"We are speakme about a participant who's going to be innovative and convey dreams and assists inside the final 0.33. That's the primary aspect, the participant we bring [in] has to supply that," Pineda spoke back. "Normally Atlanta United is investing heavy on that kind of participant, and commonly they get it proper.
"The traits, he may be an excellent winger, very good on the only-v-one dribbling to unencumber lower blocks. Or he may be a completely smart player, a excellent connector, just like Thiago [Almada] as you cited."
Pineda become then asked whether or no longer he expects Atlanta United to have all 3 of their DP spots crammed once they take to the sector for their 2022 MLS season opener at domestic to Sporting Kansas City on February 27.
"I think that's going to be the case, we're going to have three DPs on the field whilst we are facing Kansas City in our first game," he replied.
The Five Stripes are currently in Guadalajara, Mexico, for a pre-season education camp and face Club Celaya in a pleasant on Sunday.
