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Austin FC sign Serbian defender Mateja Djordjevic

Mateja Djordjevic - Austin FC - signing

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

Austin FC have acquired defender Mateja Djordjevic from Serbian first-division side FK TSC Bačka Topola, the club announced Thursday.

The 22-year-old center back is under contract through 2028 with an option for 2029. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots.

ā€œMateja is a highly-rated defender who, at a young age, has already gained a good amount of professional experience in the Serbian top division,ā€ said sporting director Rodolfo Borrell.

ā€œHe has a lot of potential and we’re happy to have him take the next step of his career with us in Austin.ā€

Djordjevic has made 79 first-team appearances in Serbia's top two leagues, featuring for TSC and FK Voždovac.

Internationally, Djordjevic has represented Serbia up through the U-21 level.

ā€œAs I continue to grow in my young career, I’m very excited for this chance to join Austin FC and test myself abroad,ā€ said Djordjevic. ā€œI want to get to Austin as soon as possible to help the team during the push for the playoffs this season.ā€

Austin are in their first year under head coach Nico EstƩvez. They're eighth in the Western Conference and chasing an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs return.