The Philadelphia Union have signed Dutch fullback Giliano Wijnaldum, the team announced Thursday.
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The 24-year-old left back was a free agent. He most recently spent time with VfL Bochum, appearing in seven contests in the German second division last year. Prior to that, he played for the Go Ahead Eagles, Groningen and AZ of the Dutch first division.
"We’re pleased to welcome Giliano to Philadelphia Union and are excited about the talent he adds to our defensive corps," Union sporting director Earnie Stewart said in a news release.