Qarabağ's Azerbaijan international striker Nariman Akhundzada, 21, has agreed a deal to join Columbus Crew. Akhundzada joined his current club in July 2023 and has a contract that runs until 2028. He has 13 caps for Azerbaijan. In the current 25/26 season, he has scored 3 goals in 13 appearances in the Premyer Liqa. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.50m.