Vancouver Whitecaps announced Thursday the acquisition of Mexican international midfielder Efrain Juarez on a permanent deal.
Juarez, 29, joins Vancouver on a two-year contract with a club option for 2020.
“We are very excited to add Efrain to our group,” said head coach Carl Robinson in a club statement.
“He’s an extremely talented player who has experience at the highest level, can play multiple positions, and fits the character type we want at our club.”
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Juarez concludes a four-year stint with Liga MX side Monterrey. He started his professional career at UNAM in 2008, before joining Celtic in 2010. After a short stay with Spanish club Real Zaragoza, Juarez returned to Mexico to join America.
The 29-year-old has also made 39 appearances for the Mexican national team, participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2009 and 2011 Gold Cups.