Minnesota United adds striker Teemu Pukki as designated player for scoring boost
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United signed Finnish and former Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki to a delegated participant contract on Tuesday, the most recent transfer by the MLS membership searching for a scoring enhance.
The deal is for 2 years, with a membership choice to increase it for six extra months by way of Dec. 2025. Pukki will occupy a global roster spot for the Loons, who’re in twelfth place within the Western Conference at 5-7-6 with simply 17 objectives in 18 video games.
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The 33-year-old Pukki had 88 objectives and 29 assists in 210 matches over 5 seasons with Norwich City, with two of these seasons within the English Premier League. Pukki is the all-time main scorer in worldwide competitors for Finland with 38 objectives in 112 appearances since his debut in 2009.
“The fact is, he scores goals and I know that if we continue to create the opportunities we have this season he will no doubt be successful in this league,” Minnesota coach Adrian Heath mentioned. “We are delighted to get him here and get him integrated with the group.”
The MLS switch window formally opens on July 5. The league’s designated participant rule permits every membership as much as three gamers who can exceed the wage cap. Minnesota’s different designated gamers are midfielder Emanuel Reynoso and ahead Mender Garcia.
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