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Atlanta announce $18m sale of Martinez to Saudi side Al-Nassr

Atlanta United have announced that midfielder Gonzalo “Pity” Martínez has been sold to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League.

Martinez originally joined the club in January 2019, becoming one of the most expensive transfers in league history as he signed on from River Plate in a reported $14 million deal.

It was at River that Martinez emerged as a superstar, having won the 2018 South American Player of the Year as he led the Argentine powerhouse to a Copa Libertadores crown.

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But he never reached those heights during his time at Atlanta, as he scored five goals and recorded nine assists in his first MLS season amid difficulties under first-year manager Frank de Boer.