TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension<\/p>\n
Orlando City<\/a> have signed midfielder Eduard Atuesta<\/a> to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option through 2029-30, the club announced Thursday.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old joined the Lions ahead of the 2025 MLS season from Brazilian S\u00e9rie A side Palmeiras. He tallied 0g\/7a in 33 matches across all competitions.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an important move for our club as we continue shaping a squad built for sustained success,\u201d said Ricardo Moreira, Orlando City’s general manager and sporting director.<\/p>\n “Eduard brings a level of intelligence, composure and leadership that defines how we want to play. His professionalism and influence on the group, both tactically and in the locker room, have been exceptional.<\/p>\n “We\u2019re proud of the impact he’s made here in Orlando, and we look forward to him continuing to anchor our midfield for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Before his time with Orlando, Atuesta played parts of five seasons with LAFC<\/a> over two spells, bringing his MLS totals to 11g\/36a in 152 appearances (134 starts).<\/p>\n Internationally, Atuesta has two senior caps with Colombia.\u00a0<\/p>\n Orlando’s season kicks off on Feb. 21 at home against Red Bull New York<\/a> (7:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n