Breel Embolo moves to Atlanta United, surprises European observers
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Breel Embolo, a striker formerly with AS Monaco, has joined Atlanta United in Major League Soccer. Embolo expressed enthusiasm for this new chapter in his career on August 25, 2026. His transfer has caused surprise among observers in Europe, who were not expecting him to make the move to MLS. Atlanta United looks to leverage Embolo's skills as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Breel Embolo is now with Atlanta United.
- •Transfer announced on August 25, 2026.
- •Formerly played for AS Monaco in Europe.
- •Move to MLS has surprised European observers.
- 9:18 PMESPN Soccer — Embolo: People in Europe 'shocked' at MLS move
"New Atlanta United striker Breel Embolo said he's excited about "a new start in my life," even as people in Europe are "shocked" at his decision to move to MLS.
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