Official:FC Cincinnati Announce Acquisition Of Proven MLS Star Fanendo Adi

Published: July 30, 2018

MLS Expansion club FC Cincinnati informs via their official website that they have acquired Fanendo Adi from Portland Timbers in exchange for $450,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and $400,000 in MLS Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

If performance related incentives are included, Portland Timbers could receive up to $100,000 in future TAM and portion of any future international transfer value through the 2020 summer transfer window.

''Fanendo is a proven MLS star who has realized success year after year in Portland,'' Technical Director Luke Sassano said.

''We’re thrilled to have him join our squad this season, get acclimated to both Cincinnati and our club. We expect he will find success as he settles in.

''By bringing Fanendo onboard now, we hope to show players both within MLS and outside MLS that we are willing to commit early for to the right players to continue our established winning culture from day one."

Adi, who is a U.S. permanent resident, will occupy a domestic roster spot in addition to a Designated Player spot on Cincinnati’s 2019 MLS roster.

Igho Kingsley

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