CF Montreal signs defender George Campbell to three-year contract

Inter Miami midfielder Emerson Rodriguez, left, and Atlanta United defender George Campbell head the ball, Sunday, April 24, 2022, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. CF Montreal signed Campbell to a three-year contract on Friday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Wilfredo Lee

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MONTREAL - CF Montreal signed defender George Campbell to a three-year contract on Friday.

The deal includes an option year for the 2026 season, the Major League Soccer club said in a release.

The 21-year-old centre back was acquired by CF Montreal on Dec. 13 from Atlanta United FC.

Campbell played in 36 regular-season games over three seasons with Atlanta.

He has also made two appearances for the American U20 national team.

This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Dec. 30, 2022.

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