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Real Salt Lake inks Slovak playmaker Albert Rusnak as designated player

Real Salt Lake has found its man to fill Javier Morales' sizeable shoes.

The club announced the signing of Slovak playmaker Albert Rusnak as a young designated player Friday, with the 22-year-old joining via a transfer from Dutch side Groningen.

"We are extremely excited about what Albert can bring to our attack," Real Salt Lake general manager Craig Waibel said in a news release. "The arrival from Europe of a young player of his caliber is a big move for our club. He has a really solid pedigree from one of the world's most-respected academies, and what he's done as a young professional to help FC Groningen in the Dutch Eredivisie and for Slovakia on the international level are excellent indicators that he can contribute right away with RSL.