Atlanta United have been chasing after 18-year-old starlet Ezequiel Barco. Barco is a dazzling Argentine CAM who plays for Independiente in Argentina’s Primera Division. Without a doubt, Barco is one of the most exciting teenagers in World Football. Barco has pace, flash and a great right foot that would set MLS ablaze.
Question is will he ever see a black and red uniform at all?
Two Rejected Offers
Back in November, rumors of another young South American to Atlanta picked up some traction. Turns out Atlanta United was very serious about Independiente’s #10 and was willing to smash an MLS record to scoop him up.