New York City FC announced Tuesday they have signed defensive midfielder Yangel Herrera on loan from sister club Manchester City.
The Venezuelan national will spend the entire MLS season, which begins March 5, with NYCFC.
Herrera completed a transfer from Atletico Venezula to the English giants just weeks ago, and presumably is making the move stateside for playing time.
The 19-year-old said he is excited to play under NYCFC head coach Patrick Vieira, who played the same position during his playing days.
“I know I’ll be able to learn a lot,” Herrera said in a press release.