Minnesota United adds defender Cherrion Valerius on six-month loan
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Minnesota United secured the signing of Dutch right wingback Cherrion Valerius on a six-month loan agreement from NAC Breda. The 20-year-old defender joins the club with an existing purchase option for the Loons to make the move permanent. Valerius becomes one of three additions for Minnesota United following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. The club also acquired forward Maurice Malone from Sturm Graz and secured a loan deal for midfielder Aziel Jackson from Jagiellonia Bailystok. These moves follow the departure of former Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad, which occurred less than two weeks before the deadline. Minnesota United failed to sign a central attacking midfielder during the window after pursuing several targets. Valerius, who has logged 50 appearances for his Dutch club, must complete immigration paperwork before joining the roster for the final 12 games of the 2026 season.
- •Cherrion Valerius joins Minnesota United on a six-month loan from NAC Breda.
- •The deal includes an option for Minnesota United to purchase the player.
- •Maurice Malone and Aziel Jackson also joined the club before the transfer window closed.
- •Minnesota United has 12 matches remaining in the 2026 season.
- •The club failed to sign a central attacking midfielder during the summer window.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota United sign Cherrion Valerius on loan from NAC Breda
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Minnesota United completes loan for defender Cherrion Valerius
"Minnesota United’s repeated attempts to bring in big Dutch right wingback Cherrion Valerius was finally successful on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 defender will join MNUFC on a six-month loan with the Loons holding a purchase option with club NAC Breda in the Dutch Eredivisie, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press. The Loons tried to bring in the 20-year-old in January, but Valerius declined to ...
"By Jaime UribarriTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: LoanMinnesota United FC have acquired defender Cherrion Velerius on loan from Dutch second-division side NAC Breda, the club announced Thursday.The 20-year-o...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:07 PMMinnesota United sign Cherrion Valerius on loan from NAC Breda
By Jaime UribarriTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: LoanMinnesota United FC have acquired defender Cherrion Velerius on loan from Dutch second-division side NAC Breda, the club announced Thursday.The 20-year-o...
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:58 AMMinnesota United completes loan for defender Cherrion Valerius
Minnesota United’s repeated attempts to bring in big Dutch right wingback Cherrion Valerius was finally successful on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 defender will join MNUFC on a six-month loan with the Loons holding a purchase option with club NAC Breda in the Dutch Eredivisie, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press. The Loons tried to bring in the 20-year-old in January, but Valerius declined to ...
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