San Diego FC sign Tunisian WC player Elias Achouri

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San Diego FC signed Tunisia national team member Elias Achouri through the ​2028-29 season on Friday.

The forward/midfielder ‌still needs to obtain a visa before he can play for San Diego ​FC.

Achouri, 27, appeared in all three ​of Tunisia’s group-play matches in the ⁠just-concluded World Cup. He has ​four goals in 33 international appearances.

“We’re ​excited to welcome Elias to San Diego FC,” sporting director Tyler Heaps said in a ​news release. “He is a player ​with experience competing at a high level in ‌both ⁠European club competitions and on the international stage, and we believe he’ll be a strong addition to our ​group.

“This signing ​reflects ⁠our continued commitment to building a roster that can ​compete at the highest level, ​and ⁠we’re looking forward to integrating Elias into our environment.”

Achouri spent the past three ⁠seasons ​with Copenhagen of ​the Danish Superliga. He had 12 goals in ​116 matches across all competitions.