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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Signing<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n Minnesota United FC<\/a> have acquired winger Mauricio Gonz\u00e1lez from Colombian top-flight side Deportes Tolima, the club announced Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 21-year-old is under contract through the 2029-30 season, with an option for 2030-31.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gonz\u00e1lez has 11g\/3a in 85 club appearances across stints with Tolima and fellow Colombian side Inter Palmira since making his professional debut in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe are pleased to welcome Mauricio to Minnesota United. He is a young, dynamic player with real upside,\u201d said chief soccer officer and sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad. \u201cHe has already shown strong technical ability, attacking instincts, and the confidence to take on defenders, along with a willingness to learn and improve.<\/p>\n “Our focus will be on integrating him the right way and putting him in an environment where he can continue to progress while competing at a high level. We\u2019re excited about his potential and look forward to helping him take the next steps in his career here in Minnesota.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Meet Mauricio \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 pic.twitter.com\/oIlijBzc25<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) January 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n The Loons earned a club-record 58 points in 2025 under Eric Ramsay, who’s since departed<\/a> to manage English Championship side West Bromwich Albion. Cameron Knowles<\/a> was subsequently named the new head coach.<\/p>\n “I’m very happy and excited to join Minnesota United and do things in the best way that I can,” said Gonz\u00e1lez. “I’m looking forward to seeing all the fans at Allianz Field, God willing, celebrating goals and championships together.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Minnesota’s 2026 season begins on Feb. 21 with a visit to Austin FC<\/a> (8:30 pm ET |\u00a0Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n