Thiago Almada Transferred to Botafogo for MLS-Record Fee

Atlanta United confirms sale of midfielder Thiago Almada to Botafogo, setting a new Major League Soccer transfer fee record.

Atlanta United will receive $21 million, potentially rising to $30 million with incentives.
The previous record of $19 million was set by Atlanta United's sale of Miguel Almiron in 2019.
Almada joined Atlanta United in 2022 and won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
This transfer opens a designated-player spot on Atlanta United's roster for the 2024 season.
Atlanta United plans to reinvest the proceeds during the upcoming summer transfer window.