Minnesota United appear to be close to signing Stade Reims right-back and Madagascar international Romain Metanire.
First reported by media outlets in France and later confirmed by the Athletic’s Jeff Rueter, the Loons have offered the experienced full-back a two-year contract.
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Metanire began his career at his hometown club, FC Metz, where he made 161 league appearances in seven seasons with the club, mainly in France’s second tier. Metanire then had a short stint in Belgium with KV Kortrijk, before returning to his native France to join Ligue 2 side Stade Reims in 2017.