Arminia Bielefeld has signed George Bello. The US national player comes to Ostwestfalen from Atlanta United from the MLS and has signed a contract until 2026. The 20-year-old left-back is considered one of the greatest talents in the North American professional league and made 50 appearances there. Bello has played six international matches for his home country, but was absent from the squad for the most recent World Cup qualifiers. In Bielefeld he gets shirt number 24.
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Arminia Managing Director Samir Arabi is convinced of the new man’s potential: “Despite his young age, we have observed George’s development over a long period of time and are very happy that the opportunity has now arisen to sign him,” Arabi said in the Club notice quoted. “George is a young and fast player with great potential for development, and we’re really looking forward to it.” Head coach Frank Kramer also emphasizes the youngster’s qualities: “With George we’re getting a very fast and dynamic left-back with a strong attacking drive. He’s a good kid who brings that typical American euphoria with him and wants to make a difference.”
Bello, who, according to media reports, costs Arminia a transfer fee of around two million euros, is the Bielefeld side’s third winter signing. Previously, the Bundesliga-14. Talent Burak Ince has already been signed by the Turkish second division club Altinordu and Gonzalo Castro, who was recently without a club.