Atlanta United are pursuing a deal to sign ahead Derrick Etienne Jr as a free agent, 90min understands.
Etienne is now free to speak to different MLS golf equipment after his contract with the Columbus Crew expired. Having contributed a career-best 9 targets and 6 assists in 33 regular-season appearances in 2022 and solely turning 26 later this month, Etienne is a beautiful prospect.
First reported by Tom Bogert, a supply throughout the league has advised 90min that Atlanta United are engaged on a deal to deliver Etienne to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and that the participant has already visited the membership’s services as a part of the negotiations.
That mentioned, 90min understands there are a number of different MLS golf equipment displaying curiosity in Etienne – a 37-time Haiti worldwide – and that there’s nonetheless work to do if the Five Stripes are to win the race for his signature.
First reported by @tombogert, a supply throughout the league has confirmed to me that #ATLUTD are pursuing Derrick Etienne & that the ahead has been on the membership’s services not too long ago.
Etienne registered 9g/6a for #Crew96 in 2022 & can be a superb addition as a free agent. pic.twitter.com/IYkxhAlNcW
— Chris Smith (@CJSmith91) November 17, 2022
Prior to his 90-game spell with the Crew, throughout which he scored 12 targets and lifted MLS Cup and Campeones Cup titles, Etienne frolicked with the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati. During his skilled profession thus far, he is managed 33 targets and 22 main assists in 236 appearances throughout all competitions.
Just coming into his prime, with objective menace, and the flexibility to play proper throughout the ahead line, it is little shock that Etienne is a high goal for Atlanta United, who’re wanting to considerably bolster their roster after ending eleventh within the Eastern Conference final season, lacking out on the Playoffs for the second time in three years.
Iconic striker Josef Martinez is ready to depart the membership this offseason, whereas Brazilian ahead and Designated Player Luiz Araujo has failed to produce the type of consistency required for Atlanta United to problem for high honors.
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