Columbus Crew SC has completed the permanent transfer of midfielder Cristian Martinez from Chorrillo FC in Panama's top division. He was on loan to Crew SC in 2016, with an option to buy at the end of his loan. Additionally, Crew SC has signed US Youth International defensive midfielder Abuchi Obinwa from Hannover 96 U-19's. Both are young talents that will undoubtedly be looking to make a mark on a rejuvenated Crew SC side heading into the 2017 season.
Columbus Crew has acquired midfielder Mohammed Abu as a from Norway top tier side Stromsgodset. He was signed as a "Special Discovery Player"... I'm sure we'll get an explanation from the Don on what that signing mechanism actually means when another mechanism takes its place in a few years.
