Atlanta United transfers midfielder Thiago Almada to Botafogo for MLS record fee

ATLANTA — Atlanta United has transferred midfielder Thiago Almada to Botafogo from Eagle Football Holdings for what the team says is an MLS record fee. The team did not disclose the transfer amount. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the fee is $21 million and could rise to $30 million if incentives are found. That would surpass the previous MLS record of $19 million that Atlanta United received for its transfer of forward Miguel Almiron to Newcastle before the 2019 season. The transfer of Almada, 23, opens up a designated player spot on Atlanta United’s 2024 roster.