Could Atlanta United be in on an Argentinian left back?
According to South American journalist Sebastián Srur, the club has emerged as an option for San Lorenzo LB Elías Báez. The 21-year-old Báez has logged 39 appearances for San Lorenzo in the 2025 season, scoring a goal and adding an assist. He came through their academy before signing a professional contract in 2023 ahead of his professional debut in April 2024.
It’s almost a certainty that this would be a U22 initiative signing if this move comes to fruition, meaning the budget charge would then be $200,000 through Báez’s age-25 season regardless of his compensation. Of course, Atlanta currently have Pedro Amador as its current LB, but Báez certainly projects to be a more defensive-minded player judging by his metrics.
Take a look at some of Báez’s highlights below:
Whether or not the move comes to pass, Báez is another South American target for the club under Tata Martino as it looks to reset its strategy to one that proved successful from 2017 to 2019. It has also been linked to Paraguayan CB Junior Alonso from Brazilian top-flight side Atlético Mineiro and goalkeeper Guido Herrera from Talleres.
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[…] RUMOR: Atlanta United in pursuit of San Lorenzo LB Elías Báez […]
[…] has been linked to San Lorenzo left-back Elías Báez, a likely U22 Initiative signing. Atlético Mineiro center-back Júnior Alonso, Miguel […]
Looks good; fast, technical, strong defensively, can attack and deliver a ball into the box. Didn’t see those crosses connect much. He also tends to go to ground a lot in tackles – will need to work on his positioning.
Better than what we had there!
Argentinian United continues. 😉
If Tata wants him, that’s good enough for me!