FC Cincinnati acquire F Kevin Kelsy from Shakhtar Donetsk
FC Cincinnati acquired forward Kevin Kelsy on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, the MLS team announced Tuesday.
The 19-year-old Venezuela international's deal runs through 2024 and includes a purchase option.
Kelsy scored nine goals in 37 matches for Shakhtar, which competes in the Ukrainian Premier League.
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The Club has acquired Venezuelan forward Kevin Kelsy on loan from Ukrainian Premier League power Shakhtar Donetsk as a U22 initiative
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"We're thrilled to have Kevin join the group," FCC general manager Chris Albright said in a release. "He's a talented young player with incredible potential and we look forward to working with him. He's a physically gifted forward with a strong mentality who will fit in well with our team, and we'd like to welcome him to FC Cincinnati."
Kelsy occupies a U22 Initiative roster spot with the defending MLS Supporters' Shield winners.
"I'm happy to join FC Cincinnati," Kelsy said. "It's an exciting project at the club and I look forward to my first game. I can't wait to meet the fans and play my first game at TQL Stadium."
--Field Level Media