Atlanta United's new Designated Player Alexey Miranchuk says hip-hop stars Future, Lil Baby, Gunna, Young Thug and Offset drew him to city

Atlanta United unveiled their new Designated Player, Alexey Miranchuk, who quickly won over fans by expressing his love for the city’s hip-hop stars—Future, Lil Baby, Gunna, Young Thug, and Offset.

Miranchuk, who joined Atlanta in a blockbuster transfer from Atalanta in a $13.5 million (€12 million_ move, is expected to be the face of the franchise after several high-profile departures. The 28-year-old has scored 60 goals across 357 appearances with various clubs, including Lokomotiv Moscow and Atalanta.

"Because I love hip-hop," Miranchuk said. "I love Future, Lil Baby, Gunna, Young Thug, Offset."

He then asked, "So I don't know if you know those guys, but..."

All drew laughs at his presser.

Miranchuk could make his first appearance Saturday when Atlanta travels to Los Angeles to face the LA Galaxy. He might not be the only big name on hand to make a debut as Galaxy new signing Marco Reus could also make his first MLS appearance on Saturday.