Defender Alan Franco is announced by San Paolo: “We are happy, we celebrate a lot”

Revealed by Independiente de Avellaneda, the Argentinian was at Atlanta United, from the United States

the Argentine defender Alan Franco he was confirmed as a backup for São Paulo this Thursday, in a live broadcast on SPFC Play, the club’s streaming platform. During the live broadcast, the defender appeared next to the president of San Paolo Julius Casares and spoke briefly about what he hopes to experience throughout the 2023 season in the tricolor jersey.

“I want to thank the fans for their affection. It makes the player very happy. It’s a very big club. We will be happy, we will celebrate a lot. He is working for the titles,” said the 26-year-old, who signed a two-year contract , with an option to extend for a further year, until the end of 2026.

“I am happy and enjoying the moment. I want to help my new team in every way. And I will fight for it. I am happy to be part of San Paolo,” he added.

Unveiled by Independiente, Alan Franco was part of the champion group of the Copa Sudamericana in 2017. Four years later, in 2021, he left Argentina after being sold to Atlanta United, from Major League Soccer (MLS), a team that he defended until he was bought by São Paulo earlier this year.

Signing a defender was a priority for the Italian squad, given that the options for the charge had dwindled after last season. Leo has been signed by Vasco, Luizão has left for West Ham in England and veteran Miranda, who has not had his contract renewed, from the São Paulo club, has not yet signed up with any team.

“São Paulo is looking for players who will come to add. Alan Franco was an old dream and comes to add, with this new profile of athletes who are coming. May he be very happy here,” said president Julio Casares.

During Thursday’s live broadcast, Casares also commented on names speculated at San Paolo in recent days, such as forwards Roberto Firmino, from Liverpool, and Júnior Santos, who played for Botafogo on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima last season and did not his future has yet to be defined. According to the president, neither is in the club’s plans.

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