Orlando City acquired New York Red Bulls captain Sacha Kljestan in exchange for long-time Lions Carlos Rivas and Tommy Redding Tuesday, a source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel.
The blockbuster deal long rumored and first reported in detail by ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle brings in a high profile midfielder who will go a long way in offsetting the loss of Kaká, the Lions’ captain who retired at the end of the 2017 season.
Kljestan, 32, has led MLS in assists and chances during the past two seasons and was a 2016 MVP candidate. The U.S. men’s national team standout will join the Lions on a two-year deal.