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Atlanta Utd 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: Franco Escobar signs for Houston.
Houston beats Atlanta Utd to sign Franco Escobar. The defender leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Franco Escobar moving to Atlanta Utd.
CONFIRMED: Franco Escobar signs for Houston
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Atlanta Utd is keen on Franco Escobar, yet with a probability of only 49%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Franco Escobar has few opportunities to further develop within this Atlanta Utd squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Atlanta Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Franco Escobar (31).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Brooks Lennon, Aiden McFadden)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Brooks Lennon, Ronald Hernández)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Brooks Lennon, Ronald Hernández)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
Alternatives of Atlanta Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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53.8
57.8
|
Callum Talbot |
 Macarthur FC
|
€0.2M |
|
53.8
54.5
|
Ogün Bayrak |
 Goztepe
|
€0.5M |
|
53.8
66.9
|
Tristan Gooijer |
 Lommel Utd
|
€1.5M |
|
53.8
54.8
|
Ștefan Vlădoiu |
 Gyori
|
€0.3M |
|
53.8
70.0
|
Alexander Warneryd |
 Tromso
|
€2.4M |
|
53.8
57.0
|
Thierno Baldé |
 Nancy
|
€0.5M |
|
53.8
54.8
|
Luca Vignali |
 Virtus Entella
|
€0.2M |
|
53.8
53.8
|
Gabriel Compagnucci |
 CA Tucuman
|
€0.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romelu Lukaku | 03-08-2026 | Report | |
| José Cifuentes | 16-07-2023 | Report | |
| Georgios Giakoumakis | 16-01-2023 | Report | |
| Byron Castillo | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Justen Glad | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Diego Reyes | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Finn Dahmen | 12-10-2022 | Report | |
| Matthew Hoppe | 17-04-2022 | Report |
Franco Escobar
D (RL)
Skill: 51.9
Pot: 51.9
Team
Newell's
Newell's
Contracted Until
31 Dec 27
ETV
€0.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.4M – €0.6M
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Who is Franco Escobar?
Franco Escobar (ARG) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Newell's. Franco Escobar is 31 years old (1995/02/21) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 2. Franco Escobar has also been used as a defensive back.
Franco Escobar's current transfer value is between €0.4M and €0.6M. His last transfer was from Penarol to Newell's in 2026. Newell's got Franco Escobar for free.
Franco Escobar latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
