Atlanta Sign Greek Striker from Celtic
Giorgos Giakoumakis joins the Five Stripes
The 28-year-old striker has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the MLS club
Atlanta United have announced the signing of Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis from Celtic. The 28-year-old joins the Five Stripes on a three-and-a-half-year deal, becoming their tenth signing of the summer.
Giakoumakis, who stands at 185cm and weighs 82kg, has been in impressive form for Celtic since joining the Scottish club from VVV-Venlo in 2021. He has scored 26 goals in 57 appearances for the Hoops, including 12 goals in 33 appearances this season.
The Greek international will be hoping to continue his goalscoring form at Atlanta United, who are looking to improve on their disappointing 11th-place finish in the Eastern Conference last season.
Giakoumakis is a powerful and physical striker who is good in the air and has a keen eye for goal. He is also a hard worker and is always willing to put in a shift for his team.
Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda said: "We are delighted to welcome Giorgos to Atlanta United. He is a proven goalscorer who will bring a lot of quality to our attack. We believe he can be a key player for us as we look to challenge for trophies this season."
Giakoumakis is expected to make his debut for Atlanta United in their season opener against San Jose Earthquakes on March 4.
Conclusion
The signing of Giakoumakis is a major coup for Atlanta United. He is a proven goalscorer who will add firepower to their attack. The Greek international will be hoping to help Atlanta United challenge for trophies this season and he will be a key player for them in the years to come.
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