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In what’s an interesting twist in this saga, it’s looking increasingly likely that Real Salt Lake will be signing Anderson Julio from LDU Quito, according to a report from Jorge Luis Lasso, a radio sports reporter in Ecuador.
CONFIRMADO
— ⚽Jorge Luis Lasso Charpentier® (@jorgelassoch) December 19, 2019
Anderson Julio jugará en el @realsaltlake se cerró la negociación y el jugador ecuatoriano vestirá la camiseta del club en la MLS
Earlier rumors have put RSL in putting in for Julio on loan with a buyout clause.
The move looked imperiled for a time, with reports that UNAM Pumas were targeting the player, but the reported interest may have been an illusion: a report today indicated they were interested in Jhojan Julio, not Anderson Julio.
Anderson #Julio no llegará a #Pumas para el Clausura 2020: El presidente deportivo, Jesús Ramírez, confirmó al medio azteca "Adrenalina" que el mediocampista de #LDU no irá a .
— El Futbolero (@elfutboleroec_) December 19, 2019
"El ecuatoriano NO llegará a Pumas. Preguntaron por Jhojan pero estaba fuera de presupuesto". pic.twitter.com/HDG7J0yOqP
There’s no official word on this, so don’t assume it’s truly done — rumors being what they are, and all.
Julio would be an interesting addition to the side. With the anticipated departure of Joao Plata, Bofo Saucedo’s exit, and Brooks Lennon’s trade, RSL needs wingers. With the magnitude of this deal — a reported $2–3 million buyout clause — you’d imagine he’s targeted to come with a starting spot in mind.