Atlético signs Thiago Borbas, reaches foreign-player limit in Brasileirão
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Atlético has reached its foreign-player limit of nine following the signing of Uruguayan forward Thiago Borbas. The maximum number of foreign players allowed in Brasileirão matches is nine, although clubs may sign more. Borbas joins the squad from Red Bull Bragantino, previously on loan at Real Oviedo. He will compete with Colombian forward Cassierra for a starting position. Argentine coach Eduardo Domínguez now has a diverse roster of foreign players available for selection.
- •Atlético's squad now includes nine foreign players.
- •Thiago Borbas signed from Red Bull Bragantino.
- •Borbas previously played on loan in Spain.
- •Players include Cassierra, Franco, and others.
- •Only nine foreign players can be listed for matches.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético hit foreign-player limit in Brasileirão matches 👇🏽
"The signing of Uruguayan center forward Thiago Borbas brought Atlético’s squad to a total of nine foreign players.That is the maximum number of foreigners who can be listed for Brasileirão matches...
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