Josef Martinez may finally be close to his exit from Atlanta United.
According to MLS reporter Tom Bogert, Atlanta has held “serious talks” with Inter Miami over a possible transfer for the former MLS MVP and Golden Boot winner.
This follows reporting from The Athletic after the season that Martinez had an intent to leave the club after dismal recent seasons on and off the pitch since his ACL tear in 2020.
Terms for this deal were always going to be a spot of conflict. Atlanta United will want to receive a return that is publicly respectable and representative of the status the player held as a figure at the club.