Atlanta United today acquired up to $725,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from Real Salt Lake in exchange for winger Saba Lobjanidze and Atlanta’s third round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Atlanta will receive a guaranteed $625,000 in 2026 GAM and an additional $100,000 in 2027 GAM if Lobjanidze re-signs with Real Salt Lake.
Lobjanidze joined Atlanta in August 2023 and recorded 15 goals and 21 assists in 93 career MLS and playoff appearances for the club.
Transaction: Atlanta United receives up to $725,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from Real Salt Lake in exchange for winger Saba Lobjanidze and Atlanta’s third round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Atlanta will receive a guaranteed $625,000 in 2026 GAM and an additional $100,000 in 2027 GAM if Lobjanidze re-signs with Real Salt Lake.
Atlanta United roster (as of July 1, 2026)
Goalkeepers (2): Jayden Hibbert, Lucas Hoyos
Defenders (9): Pedro Amador, Elías Báez, Dominik Chong Qui, Matthew Edwards, Stian Gregersen, Ronald Hernández, Tomás Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Kaiden Moore^
Midfielders (10): Miguel Almirón, Steven Alzate, Jay Fortune, Adrian Gill, Alexey Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba, Santiago Pita, Will Reilly, Cooper Sanchez, Adyn Torres
Forwards (6): Luke Brennan, Ashton Gordon*, Latte Lath, Fafa Picault, Sergio Santos, Cayman Togashi
* On loan with Chattanooga FC (through Dec. 31, 2026)
^ On loan with Philadelphia Union (through Dec. 31, 2026)
