Breel Embolo rejects Atlanta United contract, Ipswich Town aims to sign him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Breel Embolo has turned down a contract offer from Atlanta United after Stade Rennais accepted a €17m bid for the striker. This move would have made Embolo one of the most expensive signings in MLS history. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town is advancing on a potential deal, having shown interest for several weeks and sending a contract offer to the player. Atlanta has not completely abandoned their efforts to secure Embolo's signature, but Ipswich is currently viewed as the frontrunner as the transfer window approaches its closure.
- •Embolo's contract with Stade Rennais runs until 2029.
- •Atlanta United previously bid €17m for Embolo.
- •Ipswich Town has made concrete steps toward signing Embolo.
- •Transfer window is nearing its closure.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Breel Embolo rejects Atlanta contract as Ipswich Town close in
"Breel Embolo (29) had been closing in on a move to Atlanta United, as per L’Équipe. Stade Rennais had accepted a €17m bid for the Switzerland international from the MLS side. It is a deal that ...
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