Get all the details of the highest-paid youth player in MLS.

Erik Lopez, an 18-year-old forward, is Atlanta United Football Club's new hire. The young Paraguayan player arrives from Club Olimpia in Paraguay. This will be the first international experience for the Paraguayan forward. 

Atlanta United Football Club paid $ 3 million to Club Olimpia for 80% of the player's pass. Erick López's contract with the MLS team will be four years, with the option to extend his contract for another year. 

Erick López will become the highest-paid youth in MLS with an annual salary of $ 500,000. Without a doubt, Atlanta United Football Club fans have high expectations of the Paraguayan forward. The player will join the club in the next few hours.