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Atlanta United signs Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Atlanta United signs Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais
Summary

Atlanta United has signed Swiss striker Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais, the club announced on August 23, 2026. The transfer fee is reportedly around $18 million, one of the highest in MLS history. Embolo, 29, will take a Designated Player spot and has a contract running through the 2029-30 MLS season. He joins Atlanta after the club loaned Emmanuel Latte Lath to Union Berlin, aiming to bolster an offense that has struggled in the current season, ranking last in the Eastern Conference with only 23 goals. Embolo has notable experience, including a strong World Cup performance with Switzerland and contributions across multiple European leagues.

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Status Watch
  • •Embolo joins Atlanta United for a reported $18 million transfer fee.
  • •He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot through the 2029-30 MLS season.
  • •Atlanta United is last in the Eastern Conference with only 23 goals.
  • •Embolo has scored 100 goals and provided 66 assists in his professional career.
  • •He has experience from multiple European leagues and the World Cup.
Latest Updates
  • 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United
  • 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from Rennes
  • 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta United signs former World Cup star in 4-year contract
  • 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta United acquire Swiss striker Breel Embolo
What they're saying
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Swiss striker Breel Embolo has signed for Atlanta United, the Major League Soccer club announced Sunday, in a deal reportedly worth $18 million.Last year the club splashed $22 million on Ivory Coast striker Emmanuel Latte Lath from English Championship side Middlesbrough.

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MLS franchise Atlanta United have announced the signing of Switzerland international centre-forward Breel Embolo (29) from Ligue 1 side Rennes. Embolo has taken a Designated Player spot. He has signed...

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By Jaime UribarriTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningAtlanta United have acquired striker Breel Embolo from French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais, the club announced Sunday.The 29-year-old Switzerland intern...

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