The Colorado Rapids have signed defender Alex Gersbach from the French Ligue 2 side Grenoble Foot 38.
The three-year deal announced Monday for the 25-year-old Australian includes a club option for a fourth year.
“We’re delighted to continue reinforcing our roster with a player like Alex,” Rapids general manager Padraig Smith said. “Alex is a technical fullback who brings a high level of energy and ability to consistently get up and down the flank. We look forward to welcoming him to Colorado and incorporating him into our group.”
OFFICIAL: We've acquired defender Alex Gersbach from Grenoble Foot 38.
Welcome to Colorado, @alexgersbach!
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Gersbach tallied two assists in 45 appearances over two seasons with GF38. Prior to that, he played professionally in Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and his native Australia.
–Field Level Media