The news has finally dropped after what seemed like an eternity of hope and speculation; George Bello has become Atlanta United’s first homegrown to be sold internationally. But after all the well-wishes from the Five Stripe faithful, former coaches, family members, and international soccer community (and one tear-jerker montage), George Bello took a moment to give a heartfelt thanks to his hometown.
Atlanta was lucky enough to have a great player, and even better person, in the likes of Bello over the past few years. His statement regarding the club and his home town speaks volumes to his humility and graciousness.