Atlanta United officially announce the signing of Rennes' Swiss international forward Breel Embolo..

Atlanta United announced on their official website on Monday that they have signed Rennes' Swiss international forward Breel Embolo.

According to the Major League Soccer (MLS) powerhouse's official statement, Embolo has signed on a long-term four-and-a-half-year contract that runs until the winter of 2030. He will wear the number 36 jersey and will be registered in the designated player (DP) squad.

About Breel Embolo

Breel Embolo, 29, was born on February 14, 1997, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He is 1.87 meters tall and primarily plays as a center forward, but can also play as a right winger. He holds dual Cameroonian and Swiss citizenship.

After his parents separated when he was five, Embolo immigrated with his mother to France and then Switzerland. He joined Basel's youth academy at the age of 13 and completed his first-team debut by coming on as a substitute in a UEFA Europa League match against Red Bull Salzburg in March 2014.

During his three-year spell at Basel, Embolo won the Swiss Super League title three times, reached the Swiss Cup final twice, and won several individual awards in Swiss football. He was thus listed as one of the wonderkids with the highest potential by the renowned football video game series FIFA.

In July 2019, Embolo joined Borussia Mönchengladbach for €10 million.

During his three-year spell with Die Föhlen, Embolo helped the team reach the quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal once and the Round of 16s of the UEFA Europa League once.

In July 2022, Embolo joined Monaco for €12 million.

On the 2025 summer transfer window deadline day, Embolo moved to Rennes for €15 million.

Last season, Embolo made 34 appearances for the Ligue 1 club in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists, helping the team reach the Coupe de France Round of 16s.

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