Soccer-Dortmund sign Norway defender Ryerson from Union Berlin

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Union Berlin v FC Augsburg - Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, Berlin, Germany - November 9, 2022 1. FC Union Berlin's Julian Ryerson in action FC Augsburg's Fredrik Jensen REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund have signed Norway fullback Julian Ryerson to replace injured Thomas Meunier in defence, the German club said on Tuesday.

Ryerson, who made 21 appearances for Union Berlin this season in all competitions and can play as both left and right back, signed a contract to June 2026.