Atlanta United is in the process of completing a transfer for U.S. youth international and Barcelona midfielder Adrian Gill, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Mundo Deportivo was the first to break this story.
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At 20 years old, Gill is anticipated to occupy a supplemental roster position with Atlanta, which means his salary will not impact the Five Stripes’ salary cap.
Since October, Gill has been on loan at UE Cornellà, a club competing in Spain’s fifth division. Prior to this, he played for Barcelona’s B team, which participates in Spain’s fourth division.
The native of Denver, Colorado, joined Barcelona’s academy in 2018 after initially being part of Cornellà’s youth setup.
Gill’s rise through Barcelona’s youth ranks was swift, as he signed his first professional contract in 2022. However, he faced a setback with an ACL injury in September 2023, which has hindered his development.
In August of last year, Barcelona extended Gill’s contract through 2026.
Primarily a midfielder, Gill has also played as an outside back.
On the international stage, Gill was a member of the U.S. team that participated in the 2023 Concacaf U17 Championships, where he played in seven matches. The aforementioned knee injury kept him from being included in that year’s U17 World Cup squad. Gill is also eligible to play for Spain.
Even with Gill’s forthcoming departure, the U.S. will still have representation at Barcelona through goalkeeper Diego Kochen. Although the 19-year-old has not yet made an appearance for the first team, he has been included in senior matchday squads.
