Atlanta United FC have acquired midfielder Adrian Gill from LaLiga powerhouse FC Barcelona, the club announced Tuesday. The US youth international is under contract through June 2027 with options through the 2029-30 season. Chris Henderson, chief soccer officer and sporting director, expressed his pleasure in welcoming Gill to the club, citing his development path at Barcelona as a key factor. Gill joined FC Barcelona’s academy in 2018 and signed his first professional contract with the club in 2022. He played for Barcelona B and spent time on loan with UE Cornellà, representing the US U-17 team 10 times, including at the 2023 Concacaf U-17 Championship. Atlanta United FC's 2026 campaign starts on February 21 at FC Cincinnati. The acquisition of Gill is expected to add more competition to the club's group of midfielders. With this signing, Atlanta United FC continues to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The club's fans will be eager to see Gill in action, given his impressive background and experience. As the season approaches, Atlanta United FC is gearing up to make a strong impression in the league.