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Atlanta United signs Tottenham prospect Walkes on loan

The 19-year-old center back is joining the MLS side after making his first-team debut for Spurs in September.

Atlanta United has signed 19-year-old defender Anton Walkes on loan from Tottenham, the clubs announced Thursday.

A 6-foot-2 center back, Walkes made his full Tottenham debut in a League Cup triumph over Gillingham in September. It's the only first-team action of the season for the Englishman, who has logged 12 matches for Tottenham's reserves and also made two preseason appearances in the International Champions Cup.

Walkes is joining the MLS expansion side on a six-month loan, according to Tottenham.