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San Diego sign Tunesian international winger from FC Copenhagen

Elias Achouri in action in the "New Firm" derby against Brondby
Elias Achouri in action in the "New Firm" derby against BrondbyProfimedia

Elias Achouri has agreed to join San Diego FC in Major League Soccer. FC Copenhagen’s Tunisian international is leaving the club after three seasons and will continue his career at San Diego FC.

The 27-year-old joined FCCopenhagen in the summer of 2023 from Viborg FF and played 117 matches in the white shirt, scoring 12 goals and providing 28 assists. 

He represented the club in the Champions League and won the Superliga and Danish Cup while in the capital. In the 2023/24 season, Achouri set a new club record for F.C. Copenhagen with 14 assists – the most in the Superliga that season. 

“I am very grateful for the time I have had in Copenhagen,” says Achouri. 

“There have been so many magical moments along the way. I will always remember the feeling of walking onto the pitch in Parken against Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and Napoli with the best fans in the world behind me. Those memories will always be with me."

“Thank you to the fans, my teammates, coaches, and everyone at the club for a fantastic time in Copenhagen. After four years in Denmark, I now dream of trying my hand in a new league and a new country. I am very happy that I have reached an agreement with the club that will allow me to pursue my dream. But it is not easy to leave F.C. Copenhagen.”

The playmaker will be remembered, among other things, as the club’s assist king and a quite memorable moment in the Champions League at the Estadio de la Cerámica against Villarreal. Achouri put F.C. Copenhagen 2-1 up with his very first touch after coming on as a substitute. 

Achouri will be introduced to fans at Snapdragon Stadium before kickoff against FC Dallas on Saturday. 

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