In a surprising move, D.C. United has apparently completed negotiations with both Atlanta United and Argentine club Velez Sarsfield to acquire attacking midfielder Yamil Asad on loan for the 2018 season. ESPNFC’s Paul Tenorio broke the story, detailing a two-part deal that involves sending allocation money to Atlanta, paying a small fee for the one-year loan to Velez Sarsfield, and then agreeing to a fee should United opt to sign him permanently.
Asad, 23, was signed by Atlanta last January and scored the first competitive goal in their history. He ended up producing 7 goals and 13 assists in 32 appearances, only missing two games due to suspension.