It's official: Oleksandr Svatok becomes third Austin FC signing of this window

Svatok, a 29-year-old defender from Ukraine, signed to a three-and-a-half year contract with an option for an additional year, to add to a developing core.

Eighteen hours after Austin FC indicated a new signing was on the way, the club confirmed on Monday morning that Oleksandr Svatok is the newest Verde player.

The club noted, as with prior summer transfer window signings Osman Bukari and Mikkel Desler, that Svatok is signed through the end of the 2027 season with an option year for 2028. That’s another i…