Breel Embolo set to join Atlanta United from Stade Rennais
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Breel Embolo, a forward for Stade Rennais, is reportedly heading to Atlanta United to complete a transfer to Major League Soccer. Despite earlier interest from Ipswich Town, Embolo has traveled to the United States, where he is expected to finalize the move. Stade Rennais will receive a fee of approximately €17 million. This transfer could rank among the five most expensive in MLS history, with Embolo moving shortly after joining Rennes last summer.
- •Embolo turned down a chance to join Ipswich Town.
- •He has traveled to the US to finalize the move.
- •Stade Rennais will receive €17 million for Embolo.
- •The transfer could be one of the top five in MLS history.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ipswich Town target Breel Embolo heads to Atlanta United to complete MLS move
"Ipswich Town had been given hope in their pursuit of Stade Rennais forward Breel Embolo, however, the Switzerland international now looks to be heading to the MLS. As per a report from Ouest-France,�...
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