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Columbus Crew sign Cristian Martinez on loan for 2016 season

Reuters

The Columbus Crew announced Tuesday they've acquired Panamanian midfielder Cristian Martinez on loan out of Chorrillo FC for the remainder of the 2016 season.

(Courtesy: @ColumbusCrewSC)

The 19-year-old joins the Crew after spending time in Panama's first division as well as a spell with Liga MX outfit Veracruz. Martinez has also made two appearances for the Panamanian national team in 2016.

"Cristian is a young, talented player with a bright future, and we're pleased that we were able to complete this deal after having him in training with us over the course of the last few weeks," head coach Gregg Berhalter said in a statement. "We're excited to work with him and do our best to help him realize his potential as a professional."

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