Swiss defender Jerome Thiesson has joined Minnesota United from FC Luzern to boost their back line ahead of the new Major League Soccer season.
Thiesson, 29, who was previously linked to Toronto FC, has agreed to move to Minnesota, pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and P-1 visa.
The versatile defender can play as a right-back and left-back, and has plied his trade in Switzerland for clubs like AC Bellinzona, FC Wil and FC Zurich.
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"Thiesson is a hugely experienced player with over 300 games in the Swiss League," said Minnesota head coach Adrian Heath.
"He's incredibly versatile with to great feet and can play left-back and right-back. He's an important piece for us in an area we feel as though we've been a little bit short in terms of numbers."
Minnesota sporting director Manny Lagos was equally impressed with the Swiss. He said, "It's a position on the field where we can always have more depth and experience.
"This is a player that can play both those positions very well. He's got hundreds of professional games at a high level, starting at both right and left-back, which is unique for a player to be that versatile."