Breel Embolo’s debut with Atlanta United will be on hold as he gets his visa sorted out, but the team’s newest signing was on hand at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday to watch them take on Sporting Kansas City.
“It’s impressive. It’s a huge stadium. Of course I cannot be on the pitch today…but I’m trying to be close to the team to (learn everything) about the club,” Embolo told Apple TV’s Jillian Sakovits during a pre-match interview.
Embolo said that he initially “was not ready” when the club texted him about a possible transfer. But the Switzerland international was impressed with his overall experience in the United States while playing in the World Cup, along with the club’s overall approach.
“Since the first day, the love, the desire to get me here was huge,” he said. “The more (I) think about it, the more it gets real. I feel the love, the quality of everything here in this country.”
Embolo will be hoping to boost what’s been a disappointing Atlanta attack. Despite scoring six goals in their last three matches, the Five Stripes’ 23 goals are the second-fewest in MLS.
“I want to bring my experience. Of course, I’m a striker, so I want to score. But the most important thing is to win. That is, in the end, what counts,” Embolo said.
“I always try to give everything. I think that’s the most important thing, to be in front, to score, to help others score, and to get the fans happy.”
I wish him the best.