FC Dallas’ newest player Alan Velasco didn’t waste any time discussing his move to Major League Soccer with the local press in South America. On Tuesday as the 19-year old was signing his Young Designated Player contract, he went on ESPN Argentina to discuss why the timing was right for him to leave the only club he’s ever known.
“When the last market started, there was an offer from Brighton in England and Independiente rejected,” explained Velasco. ”Then the offer from the U.S. came in being a club that can pay today, the club made the decision to sell me and I agreed.