Formerly opponents in the Argentine Primera División and perhaps soon-to-be rivals on the international level, Miguel Almirón and Ezequiel Barco now find themselves sporting the same crest on their shirts.
Almirón – the Paraguayan international who earned MLS newcomer of the year in 2017 with Atlanta United – says he’s ecstatic to welcome the 18-year-old Argentine to the squad.
“He is a great player and an excellent person,” said Almirón through a translator. “He’s going to bring a lot to our team and we’re lucky to have him.”
While there are high expectations of the league’s record signing, Almirón admits there is no burden or weight to carry on Barco’s shoulders.