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SportsOlympiacos midfielder André Luiz to Sporting Kansas City for €19.35m, becomes third most expensive MLS signing
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Olympiacos is set to sell Brazilian midfielder André Luiz to Sporting Kansas City for €19.35 million, making him the third most expensive purchase in Major League Soccer (MLS) history. André Luiz previously played for Portuguese club Rio Ave before moving to Olympiacos. The transfer highlights the growing financial power of MLS clubs in the global transfer market. The news was reported by Portuguese outlet Record on July 27, 2026.
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Ex-Rio Ave Player André Luiz to Become Third Most Expensive MLS Purchase