Atlanta United signs Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"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...
"Atlanta United has signed forward Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais on a contract through the 2029-30 season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:20 PMOfficial | Atlanta United sign Breel Embolo from Rennes
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...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:02 PMAtlanta United signs former World Cup star in 4-year contract
Atlanta United has signed forward Breel Embolo from Stade Rennais on a contract through the 2029-30 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:11 PMAtlanta United acquire Swiss striker Breel Embolo
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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