Sporting Kansas City signs André Luiz for record $18M transfer
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Sporting Kansas City has confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward André Luiz to a five-year contract. The Major League Soccer club announced that the deal, which comes from Greek club Olympiacos, is a record transfer fee for the franchise. Details of the contract were disclosed on August 18, 2026. The move strengthens SKC's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •André Luiz is a Brazilian forward joining Sporting Kansas City.
- •The transfer fee is a club-record amount.
- •The contract length is five years.
- •The deal was finalized with Greek club Olympiacos.
- •Announcement made on August 18, 2026.
- 9:54 PMESPN Soccer — SKC signs Brazilian André Luiz for record $18M
"Sporting Kansas City has signed Brazilian forward André Luiz as a designated player to a five-year contract for what the Major League Soccer club has called a club-record transfer fee from Greek club Olympiacos.
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