MLS Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United Loans Franco Ibarra to Club Atlético Rosario Central

Published on January 11, 2024 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release


ATLANTA - Atlanta United today announced it has loaned midfielder Franco Ibarra to Club Atlético Rosario Central of the Argentine Primera Division for the 2024 season. With Rosario, Ibarra is set to feature in the 2024 Copa Libertadores after they qualified for the group stage by winning the Copa de la Liga Profesional title last year.

The 22-year-old midfielder joined Atlanta United prior to the 2021 season as a U-22 initiative signing. He has played 60 MLS matches in his career, 53 with Atlanta and seven with Toronto FC where he finished the 2023 season on loan. Ibarra has started 40 of his 60 MLS matches in the past three seasons.

Prior to his move to MLS, Ibarra played with Argentinos Juniors since 2010 and made his first team debut in December of 2019.

Transaction: Atlanta United loans Franco Ibarra to Rosario Central (Argentina) for the 2024 season.

2024 Atlanta United roster (as of Jan. 11, 2024)

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

Defenders (7): Luis Abram, Noah Cobb, Ronald Hernández, Brooks Lennon, Aiden McFadden, Efraín Morales, Caleb Wiley

Midfielders (11): Thiago Almada, Derrick Etienne Jr., Nick Firmino, Ajani Fortune, Saba Lobjanidze, Dax McCarty, Edwin Mosquera, Tristan Muyumba, Santiago Sosa, Adyn Torres, Tyler Wolff

Forwards (5): Luke Brennan, Erik Centeno, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Xande Silva, Jamal Thiaré

Loaned Out for 2024 season: Franco Ibarra (Rosario Central)

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