Real Salt Lake Acquires Saba Lobjanidze from Atlanta United
Real Salt Lake Acquires Saba Lobjanidze from Atlanta United
US · Published Jul 1, 2026
Real Salt Lake has secured the services of veteran midfielder Saba Lobjanidze from Atlanta United.
The deal, finalized on Wednesday, includes Lobjanidze and a 2028 third-round draft pick moving to Real Salt Lake.

Impact & Risks

The transfer strengthens Real Salt Lake's midfield with an experienced player, potentially boosting their performance in upcoming seasons. For Atlanta United, the deal provides financial flexibility through GAM, which can be used to acquire new talent. However, losing a seasoned player like Lobjanidze could impact Atlanta's on-field dynamics. The success of this trade for both teams will depend on how effectively they utilize the acquired assets.

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