Minnesota United FC announced that an experienced defender Julian Gressel was signed on Tuesday.
Inter Miami CF waived before the 31 -year -old German international movement.
Gresel contract with Minnesota with a club option for 2027 until 2026.
Chief football officer Khaled al-Ahmad, “Julian brings an impressive MLS experience and championship genealogy to Minnesota.” He said. “A proven winner and rival and hope will contribute to these qualities and will continue to advance our club in the rest and beyond this season.”
Gresel’s Atlanta United (2017-19), DC United (2020-22), Vancouver Whitecaps (2022-23), Columbus Crew (2023) and Inter Miami (2024-25) and 245 MLS matches (221 start) have 26 goals and 13 assists.
In 2017, MLS was a rookie of the year and won seven titles with Miami, including two MLS Cups (2018, 2023) and 2024 supporter shield.
Gresel scored 12 assists and a goal in 32 games (31 starters) with Lionel Messi and The Heron last season, but this season, the new coach Javier Mascherano had not yet appeared in a game.
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