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Reports: New York City closing in on loan deal for Boca Juniors midfielder Federico Bravo

Not long after signing a Frederic, the Bronx Blues appear close to adding a Federico.

Someone needs to make sure they get an apartment together.

Federico Bravo, a defensive midfielder for Argentinian titans Boca Juniors, is coming to NYCFC on a season-long loan, according to multiple reports. The 22 year old is valued at €800,000 (about $866,000) by Transfermarkt, and has also played center back at the senior level. At the conclusion of the loan period, New York City will have the option to buy the player for $1.5 million.

Bravo, along with recent signing Mikey Lopez, brings additional steel to the backbone of the midfield.