Atlanta United today announced it has completed the permanent transfer of forward Josef Martinez and the Designated Player is under a multi-year contract. Martinez originally joined Atlanta on loan from Torino FC in February.
“The loan deal had an option to make the transfer permanent which we have now triggered as planned,” Atlanta United president Darren Eales said. “Josef has been a fantastic addition to our club and it’s clear he has the ability to continuing making an impact in our league.”
Martinez has already been a difference maker for Atlanta, scoring five times in the club’s first three regular season games.