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Crew trades Aboubacar Keita to Colorado Rapids

The Columbus Crew started off the new year making moves. On Wednesday, Massive Report confirmed the upcoming signing of Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah. Following that news, Columbus announced a defensive departure. The Crew traded 21-year-old center back Aboubacar Keita to the Colorado Rapids. In return, the Black & Gold receives $450,000 in allocation money.

Columbus’ allocation money is broken down into two parts. The Crew receives a guaranteed $300,000 in General Allocation Money. The remaining $150,000 of General Allocation Money is based on performance incentives.

Keita joined the Black & Gold as a Homegrown Player signing on Jan.