The former Barcelona and Argentina boss is the MLS expansion side's first first head coach.
Major League Soccer expansion side Atlanta United made a big splash Tuesday, naming Gerardo "Tata" Martino as its first head coach.
The former Barcelona and Argentina boss had been rumored to be in discussions for the job in recent weeks, with Atlanta confirming the appointment via its Twitter account.
Martino joins Atlanta after a playing and coaching career that has taken him all over the world. He most notably was the head man at Barcelona for the 2013-14 season before taking on the Argentina job for two years.