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Rumor: Atlanta United eyeing former Heinze defender to fill centerback void

Atlanta United seem destined to sign a centerback before the 2021 season starts. The latest name to emerge as a candidate is one Gabriel Heinze knows very well. Velez Sarsfield defender Lautaro Giannetti has caught the attention of the Atlanta United technical staff, according to The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas.

Hearing from multiple sources that Atlanta United are targeting Vélez Sarsfield center back Lautaro Giannetti.

On Friday, I mentioned Giannetti as a strong option for #ATLUTD's back line. https://t.co/bzkfeQ19Or pic.twitter.com/un36LRrX8m— Felipe Cárdenas (@FelipeCar) February 17, 2021

Giannetti is a 27-year-old centerback who has spent his entire professional career at Velez.