Atlanta United announced Wednesday they have acquired experienced striker Sergio Santos as a free agent for the upcoming 2026 Major League Soccer campaign.
The Brazilian forward, age 31, has agreed to terms that include a club option extending through December 2027.
Throughout his MLS career beginning in 2019, Santos has netted 28 goals while providing 13 assists across 156 regular season appearances with three different clubs.
Chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson praised the acquisition, stating: “Sergio has been a productive forward in our league for the past seven seasons and will add competition to our group of attackers. He’s going to bring MLS experience, quality and a winning mindset to our team, and we look forward to welcoming him to the club.”
The veteran attacker’s MLS journey includes stints with Philadelphia Union from 2019 through 2022, FC Cincinnati spanning 2022 to 2025, and most recently Houston Dynamo during the 2025 campaign.
Atlanta United will kick off their 2026 regular season schedule with a road match against FC Cincinnati this Saturday.
