Austin FC acquired winger Facundo Torres from Brazil’s Palmeiras for a reported $9.5 million switch price on Friday.
The 25-year-old Uruguay worldwide returns to MLS and is signed via 2029-30 with an choice for 2030-31.
Torres starred with Orlando Metropolis SC from 2022-24, tallying 37 objectives and 16 assists throughout 95 regular-season matches.
“Facundo has confirmed attacking high quality as proven by his stellar purpose and help numbers all through his profession,” stated Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell. “He’s at a primary age to hitch us and instantly be a prime contributor as we goal to push on this season.”
Torres contributed 10 objectives and 6 assists in 61 appearances for Palmeiras within the Brazilian Serie A.
He’ll occupy a chosen participant spot for Austin however has a U.S. inexperienced card and won’t take a world slot.
“I could not be happier to be an Austin FC participant,” Torres stated. “The ambition behind what the membership is constructing and the unimaginable soccer group there have been each massive components in convincing me that this was the suitable transfer to make.”
Austin will open the 2026 MLS season at dwelling in opposition to Minnesota United FC on Feb. 21.
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