π¨ Austin FC Transfer Rumor π¨
Per Fernando Esquivel: last night winger Jader Obrian was offered to Santos Laguna of Mexico π²π½
Austin FC selected Jader Obrian in the Re-Entry Draft with the first round pick & announced the player on all social media platforms.
There is speculation on how Obrian can still be considered a Free Agent so here is what we know: β¬οΈ
According to the Re-Entry Rules, Players with option years left on their contract will automatically be added to the drafting clubβs roster. Should a player reject the Bona Fide Offer, the drafting club will hold the Right of First Refusal for that player in MLS.
According to the CBA, if an option gets picked up in the Re-Entry draft, that player is signed to the club.
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If Austin FC offered Obrian a new contract and it was denied then Obrian could still be considered a free agent with Austin FC still being owner of his rights in MLS/ right to refusal.
HOWEVER, Obrian had contract options fo...
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