Atlanta United made headlines with the completion of the transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada to Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo, setting an MLS-record fee. While the exact monetary figure was not disclosed by the club, reports suggest a potential sum of up to $30 million based on certain conditions being met.
The 5-foot-7 Argentine midfielder is set to depart Brazil in the upcoming winter transfer window. Botafogo, under the ownership of Eagle Football Holdings, which also controls Lyon in France's Ligue 1 and Crystal Palace in England's Premier League, is expected to be a stepping stone for Almada before a potential move to Lyon in January.
