Hearth lend F Georgios Koutsias to FC Lugano for 2025

The Chicago Hearth despatched ahead Georgios Koutsias to Switzerland’s FC Lugano on a mortgage on Friday.

The year-long mortgage begins Jan. 1 and consists of an possibility for a everlasting switch on the finish of the deal.

Koutsias, 20, had 5 targets and three assists in 57 MLS matches (18 begins) with the Hearth from 2023-24.

“We’re excited to see Georgios proceed his improvement with our companions at FC Lugano,” Hearth coach Gregg Berhalter mentioned. “He expressed a need to return to Europe, and this transfer provides him the chance to proceed rising in a extremely aggressive league. It additionally gives us with elevated roster flexibility as we work to construct a robust staff for the 2025 season.”

The mortgage opens up U-22 Initiative and worldwide roster slots for Chicago, which retains the fitting to recall the Greek worldwide at any level.

FC Lugano, which competes within the Swiss Tremendous League, was bought by Hearth proprietor Joe Mansueto in 2021.

–Discipline Stage Media