The Crew have acquired forward Ibrahim Aliyu from the Houston Dynamo for $450,000 in cash and possibly an additional $300,000 based on performance incentives. The trade was made using MLS' new cash-for-player trade policy that began this year.
Aliyu joined the Dynamo in 2023 as a U-22 initiative player and appeared in 66 regular-season games, recording nine goals. Before arriving in MLS, Aliyu played for Croatia 's professional team Lokomotiva.
The 23-year-old's contract is set to expire this season, with two club options remaining. Aliyu made $501,379 in 2024.
Columbus acquired Aliyu on the final day of the MLS primary transfer window. The MLS summer transfer window opens on July 24.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew acquire Ibrahim Aliyu from Houston Dynamo

