MLS Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake Transfers Jefferson Savarino

Published on January 13, 2024 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Real Salt Lake News Release


HERRIMAN, Utah - Real Salt Lake today announced an international roster move ahead of the 2024 MLS preseason, as Venezuelan FW Jefferson Savarino was transferred to Brazilian side Botafogo.

"We'd like to thank Jefferson for his years of service to our Club," said RSL Sporting Director Kurt Schmid. "We wish him and his family the best as they return to Brazil, and everyone here in Utah is grateful for Sava's contributions to our growth in recent years."

Savarino was Real Salt Lake's leading overall goalscorer in 2023, scoring 11 times across MLS, Open Cup and Leagues Cup competitions, winning RSL's league-specific Golden Boot with seven goals. The 26-year-old Venezuelan, who has appeared in 36 senior team matches for Los Vinotintos, scoring three times, amassed 40 goals for the Claret-and-Cobalt in 142 games during his two Utah stints (May 2017 - Feb 2020; May 2022 - Nov. 2023).




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