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Sporting Kansas City signs Gedion Zelalem

Sporting Kansas City’s long-rumored acquisition of American midfielder Gedion Zelalem is finally complete. Zelalem’s potential MLS move was originally reported by the Washington Post’s Steven Goff on January 31st.

Getting word from two separate places that Sporting Kansas City might end up acquiring Arsenal's Gedion Zelalem, the US youth intl whose career has been stalled by injuries. Awaiting more info ... #skc #mls

— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) January 31, 2019

Zelalem is under contract for the remainder of the 2019 MLS season, with SKC holding club options for 2020 and 2021.