The New England Revolution signed their latest homegrown player, adding midfielder Esmir Bajraktarević to the roster through the 2025 Major League Soccer season with an additional one-year option.
Per league regulations, he will only be eligible to play in competition in August 2022, one year after he joined the Revolution Academy’s residency program.
“Esmir is an exceptional young talent who still has a great deal of development ahead of him. I am happy to see his hard work thus far pay off as he takes this next step in our pro player pathway,” technical director Curt Onalfo said in a release.
“From his first day in our residency program, Esmir has set a tremendous example with his attitude and work ethic. We look forward to seeing more players follow in his path from our Academy to the first team.”
The midfielder has already been active for the team on several fronts, recording 17 professional appearances with MLS NEXT Pro side Revolution II since last August, scoring one goal.
“I am excited to take this next step in my career and to continue learning from all of the great coaches and my teammates here in New England,” Bajraktarević said.
“I feel that I have made huge strides as a player since coming to New England and I look forward to proving myself at this next level and earning my place on the field.”
Internationally, he’s featured for the U.S. men’s national team Under 20 side on several occasions.
