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Who is Thiago Almada? What does he bring to Atlanta United?

Argentina's Thiago Almada (R) and Spain's midfielder Martin Zubimendi (L) follow the ball during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games men's group C first round football match between Spain and Argentina at the Saitama Stadium in Saitama on July 28, 2021. (Photo by Ayaka Naito / AFP) (Photo by AYAKA NAITO/AFP via Getty Images)

Atlanta United linked to Thiago Almada

Thiago Almada is yet another Argentine standout who seems destined to join Atlanta United. The Vélez Sarsfield attacking midfielder has been very strongly rumored to the MLS club in recent days.

But who is Thiago Almada? And what does he (potentially) bring to Atlanta United, especially given their struggles this season?