Sporting Kansas City announced that the club has signed German attacker Erik Thommy on Thursday afternoon. The 27-year-old joins SKC following the expiration of his contract with German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart. Thommy’s contract with Sporting runs through 2024 with an option for 2025 and will take up an international spot.
The 27-year-old is capable of playing in an advanced midfield position or on the wing. Thommy could be eligible when the summer transfer window officially opens on July 7, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P1 visa.
The signing of Thommy confirms the rumor originally broken by ESPN on June 12.