Sporting Kansas City announced Friday that the club has acquired 22-year-old Brazilian defender Igor Julião on loan from Fluminense FC through 2017. Julião will occupy an international spot on Sporting Kansas City’s roster when his year-long loan begins on Jan. 1.
"Igor is a player we are very familiar with and eager to welcome back," Sporting KC Manager Peter Vermes said. "He showed a lot of promise with us in 2014, and we look forward to integrating him back to our team when he joins us next month for preseason."
Julião previously played for Sporting Kansas City in 2014, recording three assists in 26 starts across all competitions during his loan from prestigious Brazilian club Fluminense FC.