Real Salt Lake have made an addition to their midfield, signing Nelson Palacio from Colombian aspect Atletico Nacional.
Palacio joins the Western Conference group underneath one among their three U22 initiative roster slots on a 3 yr contract with membership choices to increase for 2027 and 2028. The 22-year-old arrives from Atletico Nacional, the place he is managed three targets in over 80 appearances since July of 2021.
“Nelson’s addition represents another fantastic piece for our roster for both 2023 and beyond,” Real Salt Lake President Elliot Fall stated.
“Providing one other high-level choice to our already glorious midfield, Nelson’s athleticism, composure, and ball-playing capacity will present a superb complement to each different participant in our midfield.
“Nelson’s acquisition is per our technique of including expertise that matches each short-term wants and long-term high quality. Nelson has loved fairly a little bit of success along with his boyhood membership in Colombia, and he arrives in Utah excited to contribute to our pursuit of silverware this yr, and certainly sooner or later as he integrates.”
Palacio joins an already stacked midfield that boasts the likes of Braian Ojeda, Pablo Ruiz, Carlos Gomez, Diego Luna, and Jasper Loffelsend, as RSL look to mount a strong charge to the postseason for remainder of 2023.
RSL, who are currently sixth in the Western Conference with 27 points from 20 games played, are set to take on the struggling Toronto FC on July 1. Palacio will be able to make his debut on July 8 against Orlando City at America First Field, after MLS’ secondary transfer window opens on July 5.
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