News Kwarasey Injury Throws Brakes on Minnesota Signing by Wes Burdine on 6 January 2017

A few weeks ago, Ghanaian goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey visited Minnesota with eyes to signing a contract.�However, the deal looks off after he suffered a back injury.

Kwarasey, who played for the Portland Timbers before moving to Rosenborg in Norway, was in advanced talks with Minnesota United to become the Loons’ starting keeper in MLS. However, the keeper suffered a back injury that put him out of the upcoming African Cup of Nations and likely part of the upcoming MLS season.

A source told FiftyFive.One that Minnesota walked away from the deal. Realistically, the club needs�to secure a starter for their upcoming season. Kwarasey’s injury was first reported by Ghana Soccer Net.

The Loons traded away another potential starter, Jeff Attinella, to Portland in part to secure Miguel Ibarra’s rights. Now,�the club will have to continue their search for a starting goalkeeper.

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