Augsburg's Elias Saad on the verge of MLS move Elias Saad is close to leaving FC Augsburg for the North American MLS. The 26-year-old Hamburg native is reportedly set to join Nashville SC as a TAM signing. Augsburg currently sits in 9th place with 43 points. ## What's behind the transfer? According to „The Athletic“, the deal is a loan with an option to buy. Saad was eliminated with Tunisia in the World Cup group stage and only played in the first two matches. After a brief stay in Kansas City, he flew to Nashville on Tuesday. ## Why does this matter for Augsburg? Saad never fully established himself at Augsburg and spent last season on loan at Hannover 96. With a market value of €2.00 million, he is a talented player seeking new opportunities in the MLS. Augsburg has scored 45 goals and conceded 61, resulting in a goal difference of -16. ## What's next? In Nashville, Saad would join Hany Mukhtar, who has been with the club for six years and is their all-time top scorer. The move could be a win-win for both parties. Augsburg is currently 9th with 43 points, 46 points behind leaders Bayern Munich.