BACK TO BRAZIL: Fabio, on loan to Red Bulls, signs with Clube Atletico Mineiro

Jan 9, 2022 | New York Red Bulls |

Fabio scored seven goals and added as many assists with the Red Bulls in 2021. (USA TODAY Sports)

Scratch another player from head coach Gerhard Struber’s plans for this coming MLS season.

Fabio, who tied for the Red Bulls’ assist lead and was second in goals last season, has agreed to play for Clube Atletico Mineiro in Brazil, the team announced.

The 24-year-old forward, has undergone a medical examination and will sign a contract through Dec. 31, 2025.

In 2021, Fabio played on loan with the Red Bulls from Oeste-SP.

The 5-10, 179-lb. Fabio, who played on loan with the MLS team, equaled Patryk Klimala’s assist total (seven) and finished second in goals (seven) to his teammate.

Here is the announcement on Clube Atletico’ Mineiro’s website:

https://atletico.com.br/noticias/galo-contrata-atacante-fabio-gomes-destaque-na-mls

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Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com at https://tinyurl.com/nfhdk4e5.