All signs pointed to some real, hard news in the offing. But little did we know that this Valentine’s Day would fill us with more excitement that even Fifty Shades Darker could (he's just so DREAMY!). That’s right: Yangel Herrera is a New York City FC player for 2017.
The defensive midfielder, who joined Manchester City from Atletico Venezuela at the European transfer deadline in January, adds needed bite to a squad heavy on attacking-oriented offseason signings. But don’t let his positional designation fool you: Herrera, even at 19 years of age, has displayed notable skill and vision playing the ball.