MLS transfer roundup: Moses Nyeman & Victor Eriksson join Minnesota United, LAFC sign Lorenzo Dellavalle
The Major League Soccer offseason continues to roll on as the new season is on the horizon.
Minnesota United have signed a pair of players to fill out their defense and midfield, while LAFC have bolstered their backline with the future in mind. FC Dallas have added depth for their defense by retaining young defender with experience in the Croatian Football League.
Here are all the latest MLS transfers you may have missed.
As one Italian defender departs, another arrives. LAFC have signed Lorenzo Dellavalle to a first-team contract through 2026 with an option for the 2027 season.
Dellavalle was part of the Juventus youth setup before making the move overseas to join LAFC 2, the club’s MLS Next Pro affiliate, in September.
„Lorenzo is a talented young defender, mature beyond his years, and has a bright future ahead of him at LAFC,“ Black and Gold co-president & general manager John Thorrington said in a statement.
„Despite joining us late in the season, Lorenzo quickly demonstrated that he is ready to contribute at the first-team level and help us in our ambitions to win more trophies. We are grateful for Lorenzo’s commitment and would also like to thank his representative, Tim Lopez, for his help throughout the process.“
The 19-year-old has represented the U19 Italy national team nine times and joins a LAFC defense that already contains Jesus Murillo, Aaron Long, Ryan Hollingshead and Hugo Lloris.
Minnesota United have signed midfielder Moses Nyeman and defender Victor Eriksson.
Nyeman joins the Loons on a deal through the 2024 campaign with options for the following two years. The 20-year-old returns to MLS on a permanent basis from Belgian side SK Beveren, and he spent the 2023 season on loan at Real Salt Lake.
Erikkson departs his native Sweden to sign for Minnesota on a contract through 2026 with an option for 2027. He managed 131 appearances for Swedish outfit IFK Varnamo and has one international cap for Sweden.
FC Dallas have re-signed center-back Amet Korca through 2024 with options for 2025 & 2026.
Korca didn’t the field much in 2023, playing a total of 154 minutes, but is set to return as depth for the Western Conference team. Since joining Dallas ahead of the 2023 season, he’s made five appearances.
The 23-year-old also suited up 14 times for North Texas SC and has previous experience in the Croatian first division with HNK Gorica.