The Chicago Fireplace despatched ahead Georgios Koutsias to Switzerland’s FC Lugano on a mortgage on Friday.
The year-long mortgage begins Jan. 1 and contains an choice for a everlasting switch on the finish of the deal.
Koutsias, 20, had 5 objectives and three assists in 57 MLS matches (18 begins) with the Fireplace from 2023-24.
“We’re excited to see Georgios proceed his improvement with our companions at FC Lugano,” Fireplace coach Gregg Berhalter mentioned. “He expressed a need to return to Europe, and this transfer offers him the chance to proceed rising in a extremely aggressive league. It additionally gives us with elevated roster flexibility as we work to construct a robust group for the 2025 season.”
The mortgage opens up U-22 Initiative and worldwide roster slots for Chicago, which retains the fitting to recall the Greek worldwide at any level.
FC Lugano, which competes within the Swiss Tremendous League, was bought by Fireplace proprietor Joe Mansueto in 2021.
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