Josef Martinez’s time with Atlanta United has apparently come to an end.
According to The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas, Martinez met with club vice president Carlos Bocanegra on Oct. 20 and was informed he wasn’t in the team’s plans moving forward:
Multiple sources, who were granted anonymity in order to maintain working relationships with Atlanta United, said that the club has been actively pursuing a new No. 9. Atlanta is expected to sign a forward using a designated player spot, but they must first find a contractual solution for Martínez.
Martinez’s impact to Atlanta United, and MLS, requires no explanation at this point.