Austin FC sign M Nicky Beloko through 2028

Field Level Media|published: 07/01/2025, 10:32am EDT

Mar 2, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; General view of warm up balls on the pitch prior to the match between -la- and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

Austin FC acquired Nicky Beloko on a free transfer and signed the midfielder through 2028 with an option for 2029.

Beloko, 25, most recently competed for FC Luzern in the Swiss Super League (2022-25).

"Nicky is a solid and consistent player at a promising age who adds to our talented group of midfielders," Austin sporting director Rodolfo Borrell said in a news release Monday. "We are happy to welcome him to the club."

The Cameroon native has tallied four goals and seven assists in 129 career matches in Switzerland (Luzern, Sion), Italy (Fiorentina) and Belgium (Gent), among other clubs.

--Field Level Media