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 possibility for 2030-31.
Torres starred with Orlando Metropolis SC from 2022-24, tallying 37 targets and 16 assists throughout 95 regular-season matches.
“Facundo has confirmed attacking high quality as proven by his stellar aim and help numbers all through his profession,” stated Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell. “He’s at a main age to affix us and instantly be a high contributor as we intention to push on this season.”
Torres contributed 10 targets and 6 assists in 61 appearances for Palmeiras within the Brazilian Serie A.
He’ll occupy a delegated participant spot for Austin however has a U.S. inexperienced card and won’t take a global 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 neighborhood there have been each massive elements in convincing me that this was the fitting transfer to make.”
Austin will open the 2026 MLS season at residence in opposition to Minnesota United FC on Feb. 21.
–Subject Degree Media
