Real Salt Lake signs Serbian winger Dušan Žagar from FK IMT Belgrade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Real Salt Lake signed 19-year-old winger Dušan Žagar from Serbian SuperLiga club FK IMT Belgrade, the MLS team announced Thursday. The transfer adds a Red Star Belgrade Academy product to the club's roster. Žagar is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with options available until June 2031. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot for the team. RSL chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid cited the club's recent track record of developing young wingers as a factor in securing the player, who drew interest from several European clubs. Žagar departs IMT Belgrade after recording three goals in 42 appearances.
- •Dušan Žagar joins Real Salt Lake from Serbian SuperLiga side FK IMT Belgrade.
- •The 19-year-old winger is a graduate of the Red Star Belgrade Academy.
- •The contract runs through the 2028-29 MLS season with options through June 2031.
- •Žagar will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot for the club.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Real Salt Lake sign Serbian winger Dušan Žagar
"By Jonathan SigalTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningReal Salt Lake have acquired winger Dušan Žagar from Serbian SuperLiga side FK IMT Belgrade, the club announced Thursday.The 19-year-old will occupy ...
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