Alan Franco signs for Charlotte FC in MLS

Spanish coach Miguel Ángel Ramírez will meet again with the Ecuadorian midfielder Alan Franco, with whom he won the 2019 South American Cup in Independiente del Valle, this time in search of standing out with the Charlotte FC, debuting team in MLS for 2022.

The American painting made the arrival of the steering wheel official cool for a season with purchase option; Footballer of little action at Atlético Mineiro in Brazil, but a regular summoned to the Ecuadorian soccer team.

“Alan (23 years old) is a versatile midfielder who knows the system and style of football we want to play, and he was very productive during his time with Miguel at Independiente del Valle, ”said sports director Zoran Krneta.

“He protects the ball and rarely abandons it unnecessarily. It is also intelligent in its positioning and recognizes when it needs to join the attack or lag behind in defense, ”the MLS team also published.

For his part, Thomas Schaling, director of scouting of the American club, pointed out that Franco “it’s like cement in midfield. He ensures that there are not many holes in the field ”, he indicated.

The Charlotte FC website also collects DT’s impressions Ramírez, who values ​​the “good legs” of the tricolor steering wheel.

“Can win most of his duels 50/50 against opposing players. This is a trait that Ramírez values ​​highly; and, not surprisingly, Franco owns it, “said the club.

Franco will join another Ecuadorian in the MLS club: Jordy Alcívar, a “strong” batch of midfielders along with Sergio Ruiz, Riley McGree and Brandt Bronico.

“Franco brings a unique skill set that will complement others and give you will give Ramírez greater flexibility in midfield”, Published the Charlotte FC. (D)