Philadelphia Union
Union announce signing of Miami-born forward Agustin Anello
The Philadelphia Union have returned to Uruguay to add another attacking piece to their front line with the announcement Tuesday of the signing of Agustin Anello, a 23-year-old Miami-born forward, from Boston River.
Anello joins from the top flight in Uruguay via a reported $2.5 million transfer fee.
“Agustín is a versatile, dynamic attacker,” Philadelphia Union Head Coach Bradley Carnell said in a news release. “His development in Europe, combined with his recent breakout in Uruguay, reflects a clear upward trajectory. As a domestic player with U.S. Youth National Team experience, he fits our profile well, and we’re excited to welcome him to Philadelphia.”
Anello’s contract is guaranteed through the 2028-2029 season with an option for the 2029-2030 season.
The Miami native developed in Spain with Cornellà and RCD Espanyol before turning professional with Belgium’s Lommel SK in 2021, where he made 42 appearances. His European career also included a loan to Hajduk Split, helping them win the 2023 Croatian Cup, followed by stints with Sparta Rotterdam and SC Cambuur in the Netherlands.
Anello has represented the United States at the youth level, making his debut for the U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team off the bench in a November 2023 match against Iraq. His new teammate Nathan Harriel started in that match.
Anello’s acquisition brings the total transfer fees paid by the Union this offseason to around $9 million to acquire Anello, forward Ezekiel Alladoh and defenders Japhet Sery Larsen and Geiner Martinez. Center back Finn Sundstrom was also acquired this offseason on a free transfer.
