What happened: The 29-year-old forward met with media Tuesday, two days after his arrival in the United States. He joins from Stade Rennais as a Designated Player, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 visa.
Why it matters: The Designated Player classification commits one of Atlanta's limited premium roster slots. Embolo brings top-flight experience from Switzerland, Germany and France.
By the numbers: Embolo has 100 goals and 66 assists in 380 professional appearances. He also has 26 goals and 20 assists in 92 appearances for Switzerland.
What to watch: Receipt of Embolo's transfer certificate and visa are the next checkpoints before he can make his debut.