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By Phil West profile image Phil West
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Is Austin FC really in for Paulo Diaz? Does Austin FC even need Paulo Diaz?

A center back rumor has us looking at Austin FC's current center back situation and whether it could use improvement.

A full 50 international caps with Chile, including going the distance in a 0-0 draw with Peru on Friday. A regular starter for River Plate, featuring in Copa Libertadores matches as well as league play and cup play. A Transfermarkt valuation of €5.5 million.

Run through those basic factoids about Paulo Diaz, and he sounds pretty good. Also, 30 years old as of August, and a center back — a position where Austin FC doesn’t exactly lack for options, but … could possibly use an upgrade?

We’re going to take this rumor from something called Pasión Futbol, saying that both Atlanta United and Austin FC are interested in his services, and that he’s available for a $4 million transfer fee, and run with that.

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