Minnesota United has added another player in the summer transfer who should be entering his prime in a Loons jersey.

The Loons announced Monday the signing of Slovakian right wing back Matus Kmet to a contract through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027.

New Loons Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad clearly wanted to make the roster more youthful in his first full opportunity to tinker with the team. And Kmet, 24, is the third addition under the age of 25 signed to a multi-year contract with MNUFC.

Kmet joins Designated Player striker Kelvin Yeboah, 24, and center back Jefferson Diaz, 23. The Loons also have signed 25-year-old attacker Samuel Shashoua to a deal through the end of the season.

Kmet joins from AS Trencin in Slovakia’s top division, where he had 27 assists and six goals in more than 6,300 minutes in 96 appearances across all competitions.

“I’m extremely excited to join Minnesota United, and am thrilled to play at a place with such a special gameday atmosphere and a dedicated fan base,” Kmet said in a statement. “I was drawn to the club by its commitment to success, which is demonstrated by the staff at all levels. Minnesota presents me with a chance to develop as an individual player and teammate. I’m looking forward to this new opportunity.”

Kmet will occupy an international roster spot with MNUFC and will join the team after he sorts out his immigration paperwork.

Kmet has played for Slovakia’s youth national teams and earned a preliminary call-up to the senior men’s team for the 2024 European Championship.

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MNUFC has made four additions to its roster so far in the summer transfer window:

June 5 — FWD, Samuel Shashoua (age 25)
July 27 — FWD, Kelvin Yeboah (24)
July 29 — CB, Jefferson Diaz (23)
Monday — RWB, Matus Kmet (24)

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