Sounders close to acquiring Serbian U22 midfielder on loan

The Seattle Sounders are close to finalizing a loan for Charlotte FC midfielder Nikola Petković, Sounder at Heart has learned. The Sounders would have a buy-option at the end of the season on the 22-year-old, making it a relatively low-risk move that will bolster their midfield depth. Petković currently carries a U22 Initiative tag and occupies an international roster spot. He was first signed by Charlotte FC’s MLS Next Pro-affiliate Crown Legacy in 2023 on a transfer fee of more than $3 million. Then 19, Petković had just earned his first Serbia national team cap after making at least 35...