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Minnesota United has made a key signing today in the position that needs it the most-fullback. Swiss defender Jérôme Thiesson has officially signed with the club. The 5’9” player can play either right-back or left-back, as well as in defensive midfield which provides depth at some of the shallowest positions on the team.
#MNUFC signs Swiss defender Jerome Thiesson.
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) February 21, 2017
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Thiesson is arriving from FC Luzern of the Swiss Super League, where he made 98 appearances in 6 seasons. He has made 10 appearances so far in the 2016/17 campaign. A native of Zürich, Thiesson has made an appearance with the Swiss U-21 team.
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The financial terms of the deal have not been released and Thiesson must obtain his P1-visa. He is expected to fill Minnesota United’s 10th international slot.
Thiesson can compete for a starting role beginning in tomorrow’s preseason friendly against Toronto FC in Orlando.
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