MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact have signed French centre back Rod Fanni to a contract through June 30 with an option for the remainder of the season.
The 36-year-old has played 362 games throughout his 15-year career in Ligue 1, the French first division.
He spent a six and a half seasons with Olympique de Marseille over two stints, helping the team win Coupe de la Ligue titles in 2011 and 2012.
He also spent time with Rennes and Nice during his career.
Fanni has appeared in 19 Coupe de France games, 17 Coupe de la Ligue games, 12 UEFA Champions League games, 10 UEFA Cup games and seven Europa League games.
He has also represented Qatari club Al-Arabi SC and English Championship club Charlton Athletic in 2015-16.
"His arrival will allow us to fill the gap left by Zakaria Diallo’s injury," Impact head coach Remi Garde said in a statement. "Rod will strengthen our defensive corps while bringing his extensive experience to the group. I appreciated his swiftness in positively answering our request and his desire to take part in our project as soon as he was released from his contract with Marseille. I am certain that his contribution will be important for our upcoming games."
Internationally, Fanni has won five caps with the French national team.
He will join the Impact after he receives his international transfer certificate and undergoes his medical.
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