FC Dallas are close to signing Independiente winger Alan Velasco, putting in a $7m bid for the 19-year-old rising talent.
Argentine journalist Matias Martinez was the first to report that both sides are nearing the deal, agreeing on terms to send Velasco to the Major League Soccer side. The completion of the deal could be made as soon as this week, according to Martinez.
The player has made 69 appearances in all competitions for Independiente, recording eight goals and ten assists. He’s also featured for the Argentine national team, playing five times for the Under-17 squad and representing the side at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
It’s been a busy offseason for the Western Conference side, who sold USMNT breakout star Ricardo Pepi to FC Augsburg before bringing in Nanu on loan from FC Porto. Pepi’s transfer broke the club record, offloading the player for a reported $18m to the German Bundesliga side.
? Alan Velasco está cerca de pasar al #Dallas de la MLS.#Dallas ofertó 5.500.000 USD + 1.500.000 USD en objetivos por el 90%. #CAI pidió un poco más.#Independiente pretende ajustar un poco más los números, pero está cerca el acuerdo. La semana que viene podría cerrarse. pic.twitter.com/dYZvIsg92A
— Matias Martinez (@Mati_Martinez) January 14, 2022
FC Dallas also parted ways with Bryan Acosta, Freddy Vargas, Phelipe and Andres Ricaurte in December.
The club will be looking to improve last season’s record after concluding the 2021 MLS campaign in 11th place on the Western Conference table, missing out on another year of playoffs.
FC Dallas returns to action on February 26 when hosting Toronto FC at Toyota Stadium.
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