Ammon News - Paulo Diaz, a defender for the Chile international team and formerly River Plate, signed with Atlanta ​United on Tuesday.
Financial terms of the contract ‌were not disclosed, but his contract lasts through the 2027-28 MLS season with options for each of the ​following two seasons.
It's a free transfer for Atlanta ​after Diaz's contract expired with River Plate, ⁠a top club in Argentina that competed at ​last year's FIFA Club World Cup.

Diaz has collected ​27 goals and 11 assists in 364 club matches across all competitions. He previously played for the Saudi Pro League's ​Al-Ahli (2018-19) and Argentina's San Lorenzo (2016-18).

For Chile, he ​has earned 56 caps and scored one goal.

"Paulo is a ‌player ⁠who will bring toughness, competition and a winning mentality to our group," Atlanta chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said in a statement.

"He's ​a center ​back who ⁠has a good feel for the game and understands the moments to be ​aggressive or hold the line defensively. ​He brings ⁠great experience at the club and international level and fits the style that we want to ⁠play ​at Atlanta United. We're excited to ​welcome him to Atlanta."

Atlanta United (3-9-2, 11 points) previously signed Paraguayan ​defender Junior Alonso during this transfer window.