Augsburg (AP) – FC Augsburg has made its record purchase perfectly and signed US international Ricardo Pepi. As announced by the Bundesliga club, the 18-year-old striker will receive a contract from MLS club FC Dallas until June 30, 2026 with the option of one more season.
The clubs have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer. According to the “Augsburger Allgemeine”, the US-American should cost a little more than 13 million euros plus possible additional payments. So far, defender Martin Hinteregger, who was signed by RB Salzburg for around ten million euros in the summer of 2016, was considered a record purchase for Augsburg.
Coach Markus Weinzierl hopes Pepi will have more impact in the storm. Manager Stefan Reuter said of the attacker, who also has Mexican citizenship: “We are delighted that Ricardo has decided to switch to FCA despite the interest of numerous international top clubs.” On Monday afternoon, Pepi should start training with an individual unit.
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