Union Confirm Transfer of Homegrown Mark McKenzie
The Philadelphia Union officially confirmed that Defender Mark McKenzie is being transferred to Belgium side K.R.C Genk.
While the financial side is yet to be released, the club states that it could be the largest fee in MLS history for an MLS center back. McKenzie is coming off his best year as a pro, landing in the MLS best XI.
The Union state that “the deal includes a multi-million dollar transfer fee, as well as additional performance-based bonuses. The Union will also retain a percentage of any future transfer fees.” The rumor fee is around $6 million.
With the deal possibly being lucrative for the team for years to come for when Mark could be on the move again to an even bigger club, the club will receive a percentage of that transfer.
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With this deal for Mark McKenzie and the deal for Brenden Aaronson, the club has mastered what the academy should be doing. Developing great talent for the team, then selling the players for high fees.
This system can help the Union stay atop the MLS by being able to invest even more into youth, but also into proven stars.
Mark will always be a part of the Union family and we look forward to seeing the great things he does in his career.
We look forward to watching him lead the USMNT for years to come.
We hope the best for him in the future.
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