August 17, 2024; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez (8) scores during the penalty shootout in the League Cup quarterfinal match against Mazatlan FC at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchieta-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Union announced Monday that it has sent midfielder Jose Martinez to top-tier Brazilian club Corinthians Sao Paulo in a transfer deal.
Martinez has started 13 of 16 matches this season and recorded one assist. Martinez, 30, a native of Venezuela, has been playing for the Union since 2020 and has three goals and 12 assists in 108 league matches (100 starts). He has one assist in 10 playoff matches (all starts) from 2020-23.
A 2023 MLS All-Star, Martinez has also played 32 games for the Venezuela national team.
“Jose has played a vital role in the club’s success in his five seasons with Union,” Union sporting director Ernst Tanner said in a statement. “He has continued to develop during his time with Union, becoming incredibly influential in midfield and a key asset in the milestones the team has achieved. We appreciate his dedication and passion for the team and the city both on and off the field and wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
Union is 6-10-9 (27 points) this season and is 10th in the Eastern Conference. Corinthians are in the middle of their Serie A season.
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