Atlanta United Loans Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC

July 10, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release

ATLANTA - Atlanta United today announced it has loaned midfielder Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC for the remainder of the 2023 season in exchange for $50,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money. Atlanta retains Ibarra's contract rights beyond this season.

The 22-year-old midfielder joined Atlanta United prior to the 2021 season as a U-22 initiative signing. He has played 53 MLS matches in his career for the club, including 17 matches this season.

Prior to his move to MLS, Ibarra had played with Argentinos Juniors since 2010 and progressed through the youth system before making his first team debut in December 2019. In all, he made 11 total appearances for the club before making the move to Atlanta.

Transaction: Atlanta United loans Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC for the remainder of the season in exchange for $50,000 in 2023 GAM.

2023 Atlanta United roster (as of July 10, 2023)

Goalkeepers (4): Clément Diop, Justin Garces^, Brad Guzan, Quentin Westberg

Defenders (9): Luis Abram, Noah Cobb, Ronald Hernández, Brooks Lennon, Aiden McFadden, Efrain Morales^, Juanjo Purata, Miles Robinson, Caleb Wiley

Midfielders (12): Thiago Almada, Ozzie Alonso, Ezequiel Barco*, Derrick Etienne Jr., Ajani Fortune, Franco Ibarra***, Marcelino Moreno**, Tristan Muyumba, Matheus Rossetto, Amar Sejdić, Santiago Sosa, Tyler Wolff

Forwards (7): Miguel Berry, Erik Centeno^, Machop Chol, Jackson Conway^, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Erik López, Edwin Mosquera

*On loan; will permanently transfer to River Plate on Jan. 1, 2024

** On loan to Coritiba FC through 2023 season

*** On loan to Toronto FC through 2023 season

^ On loan to ATL UTD 2 through 2023 season

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