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Atlanta United announced today the signing of midfielder Alexey Miranchuk from Atalanta BC of Italy’s Serie A. The contract extends through the 2027 MLS season, with an option for 2028. Miranchuk will occupy a Designated Player and international roster spot pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.

“We’re excited to sign a player of Alexey’s quality at this point in his career from a top league in Europe,” said Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra. “He’s an attacking player who is an excellent chance creator capable of scoring goals. Over the last four years, he has been a consistent player in Serie A and has made more than 40 combined appearances in UEFA Champions League and Europa League, while helping Atalanta win the Europa League title in 2023-24. We’re pleased to add a player with his experience and winning mentality to our group and we look forward to welcoming him to Atlanta.”

The 28-year-old joins Atlanta after making 370 professional appearances for Lokomotiv Moscow, Atalanta, and Torino FC, recording 63 goals and 70 assists across all competitions. In Italy's Serie A, Miranchuk made 100 appearances over four years between Atalanta and Torino. He helped his teams win six titles, including the 2023-24 Europa League with Atalanta, and made 15 UEFA Champions League appearances along with 28 Europa League appearances since the 2015-2016 season.

Miranchuk began his career in the youth systems at Olimp Slavyansk-na-Kubani and Spartak Moscow before joining the Lokomotiv Moscow Academy. He played for Lokomotiv Moscow II during the 2012-13 season before making his Premier Liga debut on April 20, 2013. During his time at Lokomotiv, he recorded 43 goals and 45 assists in 227 First Team appearances across all competitions, winning three Russian Cups (2015, 2017, 2019), a Premier Liga (2018), and a Russian Super Cup (2019-20).

In September of 2020, Miranchuk transferred to Atalanta where he tallied 13 goals and 19 assists in 98 appearances across all competitions. His first season saw him make significant contributions as Atalanta finished third in Serie A. He spent the following season on loan at Torino FC before returning to Atalanta for their successful Europa League campaign in which he played a key role.

Player Profile:

Name: Alexey Miranchuk

Pronunciation: Ah-LEX-see-ay Meer-ON-chouk

Position: Midfielder

Height: 6-0

Birthdate: Oct. 17, 1995 (28)

Birthplace: Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia

Citizenship: Russia

Transaction: Atlanta United signs Alexey Miranchuk through the 2027 season with an option for 2028 on July 29, pending receipt of ITC and P-1 Visa.

Atlanta United roster (as of July 29):

Goalkeepers (3): Josh Cohen, Brad Guzan, Quentin Westberg  

Defenders (9): Luis Abram, Pedro Amador, Noah Cobb, Matt Edwards, Stian Gregersen Ronald Hernández Brooks Lennon Efraín Morales Derrick Williams

Midfielders (10): Nick Firmino Jay Fortune Saba Lobjanidze Dax McCarty Alexey Miranchuk Edwin Mosquera Tristan Muyumba Bartosz Slisz Adyn Torres Tyler Wolff

Forwards (4): Luke Brennan Daniel Ríos* Xande Silva Jamal Thiaré

*On loan from CD Guadalajara

Loaned Out for Season:

Franco Ibarra (Rosario Central), Santiago Sosa (Racing Club), Erik Centeno (ATL UTD2)