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Philadelphia Union announce signing of Kenyan international midfielder Richard Odada

Kenyan international midfielder Richard Odada is heading to the Philadelphia Union.

The Philadelphia Union confirmed the signing Tuesday of the 21-year-old from Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. The transfer fee was not disclosed but it’s been reported to be $220,000.

“Richard is a holding midfielder with positional versatility and a great potential to be a valuable contributor as we continue to develop our roster,” Philadelphia Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner stated in a news release. “He can play multiple midfield roles as well as centerback, and he has the height, speed, and physicality we were searching for.