Photo by Mikolaj Barbanell/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Five Stripes reportedly have their eyes on a midfielder with European experience According to a report by Polish outlet Meczyki, Atlanta United is one of two clubs that have submitted...

The Five Stripes reportedly have their eyes on a midfielder with European experience

According to a report by Polish outlet Meczyki, Atlanta United is one of two clubs that have submitted offers for Legia Warszawa defensive midfielder Bartosz Slisz.

The news was first broken by reputable Polish journalist and former soccer player Tomasz W?odarczyk who stated that Italian club Lecce is the other interested party. His report also mentioned that Atlanta went as far as to send representatives to watch his UEFA Europa Conference League matches.

The report states that the offers for the Polish international amount to about $2.2 million and that he is “ready to leave,” but that it is unknown if his current club would be willing to transfer him in the winter.

Slisz, 24, plays primarily as a defensive midfielder, but can also play as an eight. He has made 33 appearances for the Legionaries in 2023, recording one goal and three assists across all competitions.

The two-time Polish champion has earned six caps for the White and Red national team including one World Cup Qualifier in 2021, two friendlies and three Euro Qualifiers in 2023.

A quick analysis of his play reveals a player that, much like Tristan Muyumba, isn’t afraid to move forward and join the attack. He excels at short passing, which suggests that he would be a great fit for Atlanta’s style of build-up. When going forward, he skillfully finds spaces to occupy and has an eye for interesting passes.

Slisz can also run pretty fast and win aerial duels despite not being the tallest player.

What do you think of Slisz? Would you like to see him in the Five Stripes’ midfield in 2024? Let us know in the comments below.

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