Atlanta United today announced it has loaned forward Latte Lath to Union Berlin for the 2026-27 season. The German Bundesliga side will take on the forward’s full salary, opening up a Designated Player spot for Atlanta. Thedeal also includes a permanent transfer option at the conclusion of the loan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter discussions with Manu, we felt this move was the right opportunity for everyone involved,\u201d said Chris Henderson, Atlanta United Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director. \u201cUnion Berlin competes at a high level in one of the top leagues in the world, and this gives him the chance to continue his development in a strong environment. We appreciate everything he brought to Atlanta and look forward to following his progress throughout the season. This move also opens up a Designated Player spot for us which we will look to fill in this summer window.\u201d<\/p>\n
Latte Lath has made 44 MLS appearances for Atlanta since joining at the start of the 2025 season. He scored nine goals and added three assists. The forward joined Atlanta from Middlesbrough F.C. in February 2025. Prior to his time with Middlesbrough, the Ivorian played for Serie A side Atalanta and in the Swiss Super League with F.C. St. Gallen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Transaction: Atlanta United loans Latte Lath to Union Berlinfor the 2026-27 season with a permanent transfer option available at the conclusion of the loan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Atlanta United roster (as of\u00a0Aug. 2, 2026)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Goalkeepers (2):\u00a0Jayden Hibbert, Lucas Hoyos\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Defenders (10): J\u00fanior Alonso, El\u00edas B\u00e1ez, Dominik Chong Qui, Paulo D\u00edaz, Matthew Edwards, Stian Gregersen, Ronald Hern\u00e1ndez, Tom\u00e1s Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Kaiden Moore^<\/p>\n
Midfielders (10):\u00a0Miguel Almir\u00f3n,\u00a0Steven Alzate, Jay Fortune,Adrian Gill,\u00a0Alexey Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba,\u00a0Santiago Pita,\u00a0Will Reilly, Cooper Sanchez, Adyn Torres \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Forwards (6): Luke Brennan, Ashton Gordon*, Latte Lath~, Fafa Picault, Sergio Santos, Cayman Togashi \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
* On loan with Chattanooga FC (through Dec. 31, 2026)<\/p>\n
^On loan with Philadelphia Union (through Dec. 31, 2026)<\/p>\n
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