You could forgive Atlanta United for their investment in Gonzalo ‘Pity’ Martinez. A South American Footballer of the Year, a seemingly ideal replacement for the outgoing Miguel Almiron, and an intended blossoming partnership with two speedy outlets, Ezequiel Barco and MLS MVP Josef Martinez, as a DP attacking triumvirate.
Given the need of the team, the opportunity to invest, and the make-up of the attacking players already in the squad, you can see what Atlanta United had in mind when they ploughed much of the Almiron money back into Martinez.
But after a year in MLS, it is fair to say that the investment has not played out as hoped.