Atlanta United and Lecce in the Race for Bartosz Slisz
Atlanta United, from the United States, and Lecce, from the Italian Serie A, are in a fierce competition to secure the services of the 24-year-old player, currently with Legia Warsaw.
With an impressive offer of around US$2.2 million, Atlanta United aims to secure Slisz’s signature and further strengthen its squad. The American proposal adds an exciting twist to the midfielder’s fate, who is also evaluating the offer from the Italian club Lecce.
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Atlanta United 2 transfers to Atlético San Luis
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ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the transfer of midfielder Jonantan Villal to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. The former Academy standout has played with ATL UTD 2 since 2021.
Villal was a member of Atlanta United’s inaugural U-12 Academy team in 2016 and has been with the club since he was 11 years old. After working his way through the Academy ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut on July 10, 2021 for ATL UTD 2 against Sporting KC II. After two appearances in 2021, Villal signed his first professional contract in January 2022 with ATL UTD 2. Over the past two seasons, Villal has played in 36 matches and produced one goal and six assists across USL Championship and MLS NEXT Pro.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 transfers Jonantan Villal to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on Dec. 28, 2023.
Atlanta United 2 Roster (as of Dec. 28, 2023)
Goalkeeper (1): John Berner
Defender (2): Matthew Edwards, Daniel Russo
Midfielders (7): Luke Brennan, Alan Carleton, Matías Gallardo, Nick Firmino, Noble Okello, Adyn Torres*, Jacob Williams
Forwards (1): Karim Tmimi
* – becomes a First Team deal effective Jan. 1, 2024
