As the final days of the offseason draw near, Sporting Kansas City addressed the center of its formation for the first time.
The club on Friday signed Spanish defensive midfielder Ilie Sanchez to a two-year contract with an option for the 2019 season. He will fill an international spot on the Sporting KC roster, pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and P1 visa.
Sanchez, 26, has played eight years professionally in Spain and Germany. He spent his youth days in FC Barcelona’s LA Masia academy in his hometown before moving on to Barcelona B, where he appeared in 114 games.