TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

The Colorado Rapids have acquired US men's national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, the club announced Thursday.

The 21-year-old Philadelphia Union homegrown product is under contract through 2030. He will occupy a Designated Player roster spot and arrives for a club-record fee that reportedly could reach $8.5 million.

Aaronson, who spent 2021-22 with Philly before moving overseas, helps replace Djordje Mihailovic . Earlier this month, Colorado traded the USMNT midfielder to Toronto FC for a club-record $8 million fee plus add-ons.

“Bringing Paxten to Colorado highlights our ambition and belief in his ability to impact our team immediately,” said Rapids president Pádraig Smith. “He has pro

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