Overview
- The clubs announced on Tuesday that Seattle acquired 27‑year‑old striker Dejan Joveljić from Sporting Kansas City for $6 million under MLS’s cash‑for‑player mechanism.
- Joveljić signed a multi‑year deal that places him as a Designated Player through the 2029–30 season with a 2030–31 option, and Seattle restructured Albert Rusnák’s contract to free a DP slot.
- Head coach Brian Schmetzer said Joveljić has started training and will be available for Saturday’s home match against the Chicago Fire.
- Sporting KC said it will convert the $6 million into General Allocation Money to give the club more budget flexibility as it reshapes its roster.
- Joveljić arrives with an established MLS scoring record — more than 100 professional goals and a key role in LA Galaxy’s 2024 MLS Cup run — and Seattle expects him to provide a short‑term scoring boost while serving as a building block for the club’s future.