A familiar face may return to Atlanta United to help fill the void due to left-back Brad Guzan’s long-term injury. According to journalist Julie Michaels of TyC in Argentina, Five Stripes are close to a deal that would bring goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo back to the club on loan for the remainder of the season.
Me cuentan que está avanzada la salida de Rocco Ríos Novo nuevamente de #lanos Al Atlanta de la MLS. El arquero de la Reserva viaja en las próximas horas a EEUU a préstamo con cargo hasta diciembre con opción. Va por la lesión de Brad Guzan, el titular, a pelear el puesto. pic.twitter.com/gw9WrWf4Gn
– JuliMicheles April 21, 2022
Rios Novo spent time with Atalanta again in the 2021 season, starting two notable CONCACAF matches. Champions League And great performance. He spent the rest of the campaign with ATL UTD 2, participating in 20 matches.
The 19-year-old guard has dual citizenship, was born in Los Angeles, California while also holding Argentine citizenship. He’s appeared with La Albiceleste’s youth teams from the U-15 level all the way up to the U-17.
If the move pays off, Rios Novo will likely battle Bobby Shuttleworth to start the club’s action with Guzan rupturing his Achilles tendon last week.
What do you think of this step? Excited about the prospect of Rocco’s return? The sound is out below.
