Atlanta set to sign Barcelona U.S. youth international Gill - source

"Atlanta United is finalizing a deal to acquire U.S. youth international and Barcelona midfielder Adrian Gill, a source confirmed to ESPN. Mundo Deportivo was the first to report the news. - Barcelona's Pedri (hamstring) to miss one month- Ranking 2026's top 15 USMNT U21 prospects from Europe to MLS Gill, 20, is expected to take up a supplemental roster spot with Atlanta, meaning his salary won't count against the Five Stripes' salary budget."

"The Denver, Colorado, native joined Barcelona's academy in 2018 after initially being a part of Cornellà's youth system. Gill's ascent through Barcelona's youth system was rapid, signing his first professional contract in 2022. However, he suffered an ACL injury in September of 2023, which has slowed his progress. Last August, Barcelona signed Gill to a contract extension through 2026."

"A midfielder by trade, Gill has also seen time as an outside back. At international level, Gill was part of the U.S. squad that competed at the 2023 Concacaf U17 Championships, appearing in seven matches. The aforementioned knee injury prevented him from making that year's U17 World Cup roster. Gill is also eligible to represent Spain."

Atlanta United is finalizing a deal to acquire 20-year-old U.S. youth international Adrian Gill from Barcelona. Gill is expected to occupy a supplemental roster spot with Atlanta, meaning his salary will not count against the club's salary budget. Gill has been on loan since October with UE Cornellà in Spain's fifth tier and previously played with Barcelona's B team in the fourth tier. The Denver native joined Barcelona's academy in 2018, signed his first professional contract in 2022 and suffered an ACL injury in September 2023 that has slowed his progress. Barcelona extended his contract through 2026. Gill primarily plays as a midfielder, has seen time as an outside back, appeared seven times at the 2023 Concacaf U17 Championships, missed that year's U17 World Cup due to injury, and remains eligible to represent Spain. Diego Kochen remains at Barcelona as a U.S. representative.

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