The Philadelphia Union are sending midfielder Jose Martinez to top-tier Brazilian membership Corinthians Sao Paulo in a switch settlement, the MLS membership introduced Monday.
Martinez has began 13 of 16 matches this season and has recorded one help. The Venezuela native, 30, has performed for the Union since 2020 and has three targets and 12 assists in 108 league matches (100 begins). He has one help in 10 playoff matches (all begins) from 2020-23.
A 2023 MLS All-Star, Martinez additionally has 32 appearances for the Venezuelan nationwide crew.
“Jose has performed an vital position within the membership’s success over his 5 seasons with the Union,” Union sporting director Ernst Tanner stated in an announcement. “He has steadily developed whereas with the Union, turning into extremely dominant within the midfield and a key asset within the milestones the crew has reached. We admire his dedication and keenness to the crew and metropolis each on and off the sphere and need him all one of the best on this subsequent chapter.”
The Union are 6-10-9 (27 factors) this season and in tenth place within the Jap Convention. Corinthians are within the midst of their Serie A season.
–Area Degree Media
