Real Salt Lake completed the signing of Argentine forward Juan Manuel Martinez on Thursday.
The 29-year-old Martinez, known as "Burrito," signed as designated player for RSL, which used targeted allocation money to buy down the contract of Kyle Beckerman.
Martinez spent the past two seasons with Argentine giants Boca Juniors but asked for his contract to be terminated after the club signed Carlos Tevez.
"Juan is a player with great quality that can add a new dynamic to our attack while fitting in with our style of keeping possession with the ball on the ground," RSL director Craig Waibel said in a statement.
"A player with his pedigree and background will be a good addition to our locker room and our play on the field."
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Martinez has scored 10 goals in 58 appearances at Boca Juniors and was named Argentina's Footballer of the Year in 2010 along with Lionel Messi.
He made four appearances for Argentina in 2011 and 2012.
"Martinez is a very experienced player," RSL coach Jeff Cassar said. "He's played in several high-level situations, and has enjoyed success at each and every stop. We believe he will bring a style of soccer that we want for our club and our fans."