Late last Saturday night, New York City FC issued a brief statement that announced Alexandru Mitriu021bu0103 is on loan to Saudi club Al-Raed FC through June 2023. The statement confirms earlier rumors linking the club and the former Hungarian international.
The announcement was issued about midway through the second half of NYCFC’s 0-0 draw with CF Montréal, and if the press release escaped the notice of most fans that might be by design. The signing of Mitriu021bu0103 is one of the rare missteps for New York City, and arguably the single greatest transfer mistake made by the club.