Fire acquire D Allan Arigoni on loan from FC Lugano

Field Level Media|published: Mon 15th January, 12:39 2024

Oct 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire fans celebrate in the stands during the second half against the Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field. credits: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Fire announced the acquisition of defender Allan Arigoni from Switzerland's FC Lugano on Monday.

Arigoni, 25, arrives on loan for the 2024 season with an option to purchase. He will occupy an international slot.

"We have been able to closely evaluate Allan during his time with our partner club, FC Lugano," Fire sporting director Georg Heitz said. "Adding a right back during this window was a priority for us, and we believe that Allan's technical and physical abilities are well suited for the League and our game model."

Arigoni recorded three goals in 55 appearances (47 starts) with FC Lugano from 2022-23. The Swiss national played for the Zurich club Grasshopper from 2018-22 before joining Lugano.

—Field Level Media