FC Cincinnati acquired forward Kevin Kelsy on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, the MLS team announced Tuesday.

The 19-year-old Venezuela international’s deal runs through 2024 and includes a purchase option.

Kelsy scored nine goals in 37 matches for Shakhtar, which competes in the Ukrainian Premier League.

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The Club has acquired Venezuelan forward Kevin Kelsy on loan from Ukrainian Premier League power Shakhtar Donetsk as a U22 initiative
player.

— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) April 30, 2024

“We’re thrilled to have Kevin join the group,” FCC general manager Chris Albright said in a release. “He’s a talented young player with incredible potential and we look forward to working with him. He’s a physically gifted forward with a strong mentality who will fit in well with our team, and we’d like to welcome him to FC Cincinnati.”

Kelsy occupies a U22 Initiative roster spot with the defending MLS Supporters’ Shield winners.

“I’m happy to join FC Cincinnati,” Kelsy said. “It’s an exciting project at the club and I look forward to my first game. I can’t wait to meet the fans and play my first game at TQL Stadium.”

–Field Level Media