Star Mexican winger Jairo Torres will join the Chicago Fire on a Young Designated Player contract, the club announced this morning.
Torres, 21, joins from Liga MX side Atlas FC, and is under contract through 2025. As part of the deal, Torres will remain at Atlas through April 30, and will join the Fire on May 1. A source indicated to Hot Time that date is set in stone—Torres will join the Fire on May 1 even if Atlas advances to the Clausura playoffs, or even if the regular season is extended for some reason.