Miguel Almiron’s league-record sale to Newcastle United FC brings with it an unprecedented financial windfall for Atlanta United and MLS. In selling Almiron, Atlanta is proving that its system works: Buy young players with potential, even for high sums, and watch them accrue value and win you championships before selling them on.
But with MLS’s tedious rules and single entity structure, how much money is Atlanta actually receiving here? Here’s our best effort to break down how much of the reported $27 million dollar fee Atlanta will put in its coffers.
The first step is straightforward enough.