Atlanta United have officially signed Russian international Alexey Miranchuk from Atalanta in a deal reported to be worth around €15 million. The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a contract that runs through 2027, with an option for an additional year.
Miranchuk joins Atlanta United as part of a significant rebuilding effort following the departures of key players such as Thiago Almada and Giorgos Giakoumakis. Almada was transferred for a record fee to Botafogo, while Giakoumakis also moved to Cruz Azul. The club’s management sees Miranchuk as a vital addition to bolster their midfield and enhance their attacking options.
Miranchuk arrives in Atlanta after a season in which he contributed three goals and six assists in 27 Serie A appearances. His experience includes time at Lokomotiv Moscow and a successful loan spell at Torino, where he demonstrated his potential in Italy’s top division.
A statement on the clubs official website confirmed the news:
“Atlanta United today announced it has signed midfielder Alexey Miranchuk from Atalanta BC of Italy’s Serie A to a contract through the 2027 MLS season with an option for 2028. Miranchuk will occupy a Designated Player and international roster spot pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
“We’re excited to sign a player of Alexey’s quality at this point in his career from a top league in Europe,” Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. “He’s an attacking player who is an excellent chance creator capable of scoring goals. Over the last four years, he has been a consistent player in Serie A and has made more than 40 combined appearances in UEFA Champions League and Europa League, while helping Atalanta win the Europa League title in 2023-24. We’re pleased to add a player with his experience and winning mentality to our group and we look forward to welcoming him to Atlanta.”
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder joins Atlanta after making a combined 370 professional appearances for Lokomotiv Moscow, Atalanta and Torino FC, recording a total of 63 goals and 70 assists across all competitions. In Italy’s Serie A between Atalanta and Torino, Miranchuk made 100 appearances over four years. He helped his teams win six titles, including the 2023-24 Europa League with Atalanta, and made 15 UEFA Champions League appearances and 28 Europa League appearances since the 2015-2016 season.”
