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D.C. United Sign Tai Baribo From Union on Five-Year DP Deal Worth Up to $4.6 Million

The Israeli international is tasked with jump-starting the league’s lowest-scoring attack following the club’s decision to part with Christian Benteke.

Overview

  • Philadelphia receives $4 million guaranteed with up to $600,000 in incentives in the intra-MLS transfer.
  • Baribo, 27, joins as a designated player under a contract running through the 2029-30 season.
  • He led the Union with 19 goals across all competitions in 2025 and helped secure the Supporters’ Shield.
  • Since arriving from Austria’s Wolfsberger AC in August 2023, he has recorded 35 goals and six assists in 67 appearances.
  • D.C. United officials hailed Baribo as a clinical finisher, while Union coach Bradley Carnell thanked him and framed the move as beneficial for both club and player.