Before the MLS summer transfer window closed at midnight Thursday, Minnesota United was able to complete a deal with Nectarios Triantis, a midfielder from English Premier League side Sunderland A.F.C.
The four-and-a-half-year contract keeps Triantis under Loons control through 2029, with a club option for 2030. He will occupy a U22 Initiative and international roster spot pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC), the team said.
“Nectarios is an interesting profile who will bolster our midfield and provide an additional defensive option having played as a center midfielder and a center back,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad said in a statement. “His technical qualities combined with his ability to affect games in both defensive and offensive set pieces is something we highly value.
“We are looking forward to seeing Nectarios grow his game with Minnesota United.”
Triantis, 22, was on loan with the Scottish Premiership side Hibernian FC from Sunderland since February 2024, where he appeared in 50 matches overall and scored three goals and recorded six assists. A Greek international, he was part of the squad that finished the 2024-25 Premiership season with a 17-game unbeaten streak, including three consecutive shutouts at the end of the season.
“I am very excited to be joining Minnesota, and I am looking forward to playing in front of our passionate fans and giving my all for the club,” Triantis said in a statement released by the Loons.
While with Sunderland, Triantis appeared in five matches across the EFL Championship and EFL Cup before going on loan with Hibs.
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The Loons have loaned defender Kipp Keller to New Mexico United of the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2025 season. MNUFC retaiins the right to recall Keller at any point throughout the duration of the Loan Agreement.
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