***** Austin FC 2025 thread *****

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12:07p, 1/2/25

AG

After a dismal end to 2024 things are looking up for 2025, new coach is in town and it's time to start signing some players.

Just announced a few days ago, MLS veteran defensive midfielder Ille Sanchez to a non-TAM deal:

For more on Ilie's arrival. ⬇️https://t.co/5kZ6C2dEIM
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) December 31, 2024

He's older (34) but came up through Barcelona's academy and is considered one of the better tactical players in MLS, performed well for LAFC last season. This is basically Ring's replacement at about half the price and could really help control the pitch.

And in the please let it happen rumor mill…

🚨Rayados tiene negociaciones avanzadas para vender a Brandon Vázquez a Austin FC. ⬇️https://t.co/YYC2MfuJxh pic.twitter.com/lndJ4GO9fL
— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) January 1, 2025

Occasional USMNT and former FC Cincy striker Brandon Vasquez has had a move back to MLS in the works for a few weeks and it looks like it could be to ATX. He scored 28 goals in two seasons as a starter for Cincy and would be a huge upgrade to the attack.

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12:47p, 1/6/25

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Vasquez to Austin official as a DP signing, we finally have a real striker.

For more on Brandon's arrival. ⬇️https://t.co/TPuX5oXtZQ
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) January 6, 2025

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12:50p, 1/6/25

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Other interesting transfer news...

🚨VAZQUEZ AND DRIUSSI UPDATE🚨

Per @tombogert: Brandon Vazquez is set to join Austin FC in a $10M club-record deal that will make him a Designated Player.

Bogert also reports that Sebastian Driussi is close to joining River Plate and if he departs the club, Austin FC will look… pic.twitter.com/juiYkCMN0A
— WeAreAustinTV (@WeAreAustinTV) January 6, 2025

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10:05a, 1/12/25

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Looks like Driussi is probably on the way out...

🟢 Sources: Sebastian Driussi no-shows mandatory medical to kick off Austin FC preseason as he tries to force a move to River Plate

❌ ATX made clear to Driussi he won't leave unless acceptable bid comes + replacement ready

🇦🇷 No agreement w/ River Platehttps://t.co/fh9ypdPkyL
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 12, 2025

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In reply to fig96 • 10:17a, 1/12/25

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Sell him to Boca

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In reply to Furlock Bones • 5:01p, 1/12/25

AG

You may not be far off.

The latest…

🟢 Sources: Estudiantes will meet Austin FC’s asking price for forward Sebastian Driussi, trying to beat River Plate to the signing.

🇦🇷 Estudiantes now working on personal terms with Driussi.

⏳ Still no agreement on fee between Austin and River Plate. pic.twitter.com/OHqg3hv0A8
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 12, 2025

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11:34a, 1/15/25

AG

Here we go (and Rodo did some great dealing on this one after rejecting their first two offers)...

🔴🇦🇷 BREAKING: Austin FC and River Plate have reached an agreement in principle over the transfer of Sebastian Driussi, per sources.

💰 The deal is around $10 million.

🔜 Final steps now for Driussi to return to River Plate. Austin will add new DP.

🤝 @CLMerlo pic.twitter.com/Cs0QhbugJz
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 15, 2025

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4:46p, 1/16/25

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And we don't appear to be slowing down. New DP looks to pretty much be a done deal, this has been a rumor for about two weeks now so sounds like they already had Driussi out the door…

🟢🇦🇱 BREAKING: Austin FC have agreed deal to sign Albania int'l forward Myrto Uzuni from Granada, per sources

ATX will trigger $12.3m (€12m) release clause. Deal not done, pending final details & medical

Would be 3rd new club-record transfer in 6 monthshttps://t.co/U8sRXMqGFH
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 16, 2025

And as Bogert notes we have opened the pocketbook…

Austin FC potentially breaking their transfer record a third times in six months would be wild. Really awesome to see the club's reloading accelerating.

Could be a new-look attack around Osman Bukari, Brandon Vazquez and Myrto Uzuni very soon https://t.co/3gQgdU0AG0
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 16, 2025

Also looks like we have a pretty aggressive U-22 signing that was rumored a week or two back…

🟢 Sources: Austin FC completes deal to sign midfielder Nicolás Dubersarsky from Instituto ACC. @CLMerlo first reported the deal.

🇦🇷 Dubersarsky, 20, made 27 apps for Instituto. Joining Austin FC as part of the club's huge offseason. pic.twitter.com/rSPiNkQTPJ
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 16, 2025

This is shaping up to be a fun season…

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7:52a, 1/17/25

AG

Definitely a huge makeover. Lets go.

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3:20p, 1/17/25

AG

Whoa. I had no idea anyone outside of Miami or LAFC could afford those kinds of transfer fees.

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In reply to GIF Reactor • 10:15p, 1/17/25

AG

The club is definitely spending some surprising money, I'm here for it.

Driussi officially gone as announced by the club today:

Austin FC has reached an agreement to transfer Sebastián Driussi to River Plate.
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) January 17, 2025

Reportedly for $10 million plus a sell on clause so that sure helps offset the other transfers happening:

Sources: River Plate have completed the deal to sign Sebastian Driussi from Austin FC.

Austin will receive $10 million fee + 8.5% sell-on clause. https://t.co/ecgsBdZOrc
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 17, 2025

And rumor is the new DP is a done deal, we're going to have a front line we've spent $30 million on.

🟢🇦🇱 BREAKING: Austin FC have agreed deal to sign Albania int'l forward Myrto Uzuni from Granada, per sources

ATX will trigger $12.3m (€12m) release clause. Deal not done, pending final details & medical

Would be 3rd new club-record transfer in 6 monthshttps://t.co/U8sRXMqGFH
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) January 16, 2025