US’ George Bello joins Bundesliga club Bielefeld

BIELEFELD, Feb 1: United States defender George Bello joined German first division team Arminia Bielefeld from Atlanta United on the last day of the winter transfer period on Monday. The German club said 20-year-old Bello signed a deal through June 2026 and will wear the No. 24 jersey. Bielefeld, which was promoted as second division champion in 2020, is 14th in the 18-team Bundesliga, just two points above the relegation zone. Atlanta said Bello is the club’s first homegrown player to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues. (AP)