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New Austin FC Striker Moussa Djitté Finally on the Way

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Back on June 30, Austin FC announced the signing of Senegalese striker Moussa Djitté. Fans were excited about adding some power up front, but then there was no sign of Djitté in Austin.

For well over a month there has been virtually no news on our new striker… until today.

Journalist Sam Stejskal had some news that gave the Austin FC faithful some hope…

Sources: Austin FC signing Moussa Djitte, who was signed on June 30 but has been abroad awaiting his visa, is en route to the US. Expected to land in Austin tonight.

Djitte, 21, had eight goals in 35 Ligue 2 appearances for Grenoble last season. He is a U-22 initiative signing.

The club has not confirmed this news, but I hope and expect it will be today or tomorrow when Djitté finally makes it to Austin.

Austin FC Signs Striker Moussa Djitté

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Austin FC announced the signing of 21-year-old forward Moussa Djitté, a Senegalese striker who joins the club via transfer from Ligue 2 side Grenoble Foot 38 in France.

Moussa Djitté

Djitté is heading to Austin after spending the last two years with Grenoble, scoring a total of 15 goals across all competitions. He previously played for FC Sion in the Swiss Super League.

At the international level, Djitté has playedd for the Senegal U-20 and U-23 National Teams.

Djitté will fill a vital role after injuries to two of our strikers this season: Danny Hoesen and Aaron Schoenfeld.

Those injuries forced Cecilio Domínguez and Jon Gallagher into less familiar roles as pure forwards, so with the addition of Djitté, Domínguez and Gallagher will be able to play in their more natural positions.

Djitté is not expected to debut with Austin FC before July 22 against Seattle Sounders, as he still must go through the visa process and get up to speed.

Welcome to Austin, Moussa.