November 3, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, can; General view of the game balls before the match between Lafc and Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a match of the 2024 MLS cup playoffs at BC Place. Compulsory credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn images Atlanta United signed the Albanian defender Enea Minaj until 2028 with an option for 2029 Wednesday.
The 26 -year -old central rear was a free agent after three seasons at FC Famalicao in the high flight of Portugal.
“We are delighted to welcome Enea to the club and we look forward to integrating it into the group before the second half of our season,” said Chris Henderson, Atlanta football officer. “It is a central physical back and a vocal leader with an experience of several leagues in Europe. We expect it to play an important role and add competition to our background line.”
Mihaj was captain at FC Famalicao after stays with Greek clubs Panetolikos (2017-19) and PAOK (2019-22). He has a goal and four assists in 165 games.
Internationally, he won 19 caps with Albania and made the UEFA EUFA 2024 team from the nation.
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