UPDATE October 28 6:40 p.m.: Velez midfielder Thiago Almada followed up recent statements (see below) with confirmation today that he will be joining Atlanta United in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Thiago Almada en @tycsports: "Mi salida de Vélez para ir al Atlanta United de la MLS en diciembre parece estar cerrada".
*ufe0fu20e3Info: entre clubes está firmado desde agosto y en los próximos días se espera que el jugador haga lo propio. https://t.co/VOQNLVVw7k— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) October 28, 2021“[The Atlanta United move] almost happened a few months, but it was delayed.