Apr 6, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Common view of sport balls on the sphere earlier than the sport between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Scott Wachter-Imagn Photos
Austin FC acquired defender Mateja Djordjevic on a free switch Thursday from a top-flight membership in his native Serbia.
Djordjevic, 22, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot and is signed by way of 2028 with an possibility for 2029.
“Mateja is a highly-rated defender who, at a younger age, has already gained quantity {of professional} expertise within the Serbian prime division,” sporting director Rodolfo Borrell mentioned. “He has numerous potential and we’re completely satisfied to have him take the following step of his profession with us in Austin.”
Djordjevic appeared in 51 matches throughout two seasons at Serbia’s FK TSC Backa Topola. He made his skilled debut with Serbia’s Vozdovac in 2022.
–Area Stage Media