The news has been expected for quite some time now, but Atlanta United officially announced today that center back Alan Franco has been sold to Brazilian side São Paulo FC.
The rumor first appeared just prior to Christmas, being reported by a handful of South American journalists including Andre Hernan of UOL Esporte and Gabriel Sá of Jovem Pan Esporte.
Atualizações sobre Alan Franco: com a proposta já na mesa, o São Paulo conta com a vontade do jogador, que tem bases salariais já alinhadas, como ponto positivo no negócio.