Atlanta United filled their vacant designated player spot, acquiring forward Saba Lobzhanidze on a transfer from Hatayspor of the Turkish Super Lig.

Lobzhanidze, 28, brings a wealth of experience that includes qualifying World Cup and UEFA Euro matches for Georgia. He participated in two Euro qualifiers for his native country as recently as June.

Atlanta United have Lobzhanidze under contract through 2026.

From Georgia to Georgia ??

Welcome to Atlanta, Saba ??

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) August 2, 2023

Across his club career in both Denmark and Turkey, Lobzhanidze has scored 69 goals with 57 assists in 288 matches. He has three goals and five assists in 34 matches representing Georgia.

The club had a designated player spot open since May when forward Luiz Araujo was transferred to Flamengo in Brazil.

–Field Level Media