Minnesota United FC has announced this evening that they have bought out the contract of defender Ike Opara. Effective immediately Opara will no longer occupy a spot on the club’s roster, senior or otherwise. However his contract will remain active through it’s December ending date.
“Despite concerted and ongoing efforts to resolve health concerns, we were not able to return Ike to match fitness on our timeline,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer, Manny Lagos. “It has been a frustrating and disappointing period for all involved, made obvious by the fact that he was everything we wanted when he joined and played for the Club.