MARIETTA — Atlanta United’s newest designated player met the media for the first time on Friday, fully aware of the expectations that will be placed on him as he leads the Five Stripes’ attack. Sure, Giorgos Giakoumakis — and Atlanta fans, for that matter — understand that Josef Martinez will be irreplaceable.
Judging by his comments, though, the Greek international is ready to face his newest challenge head-on.
“Of course I feel pressure, and I’m happy with the pressure. If I [wasn’t], I wouldn’t have [much] motivation,” he said at a press conference at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground.