{"id":57191,"date":"2025-07-11T15:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T15:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/57191\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T15:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T15:38:08","slug":"new-york-city-fc-sign-argentine-midfielder-nicolas-fernandez-mercau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/57191\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City FC sign Argentine midfielder Nicol\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau"},"content":{"rendered":"

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Signing<\/p>\n

New York City FC<\/a> have acquired midfielder Nicol\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau from LaLiga side Elche CF, the club announced Friday.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old Argentine is under contract with NYCFC through 2029.<\/p>\n

Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau will occupy a Designated Player roster spot alongside captain Thiago Martins<\/a>. Talles Magno<\/a> is also a DP, but is on loan at Brazilian S\u00e9rie A side Corinthians.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really excited to welcome Nicol\u00e1s to New York City. Nicol\u00e1s is an attacking midfielder who plays with intensity, possesses excellent technical ability, and contributes in both the attack and defense,\u201d said sporting director David Lee.<\/p>\n

\u201cNicol\u00e1s already has experience in two highly competitive leagues and has shown he can perform consistently at a high level, most recently helping Elche CF earn promotion to LaLiga. He is arriving at a perfect age to impact the roster in both the short- and long-term and will add quality and depth to our roster.”<\/p>\n

Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau has produced 13 goals and 15 assists in 147 professional appearances since debuting for boyhood club San Lorenzo in 2018.<\/p>\n

The Argentine No. 10 recorded a career-best 7g\/10a across all competitions last season to help Elche get promoted to Spain’s top flight for the 2025-26 campaign.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m very excited and happy to join New York City FC. Joining this club is a big step in my career and a beautiful challenge that I welcome,” said Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau.<\/p>\n

“I know the league is growing a lot and I am really looking forward to being a part of it and showing I\u2019m ready for the opportunity.”<\/p>\n

Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau gives NYCFC a high-profile playmaker to complement club legend Maxi Moralez, the Cityzens’ main creative outlet after Santiago Rodr\u00edguez<\/a> was transferred to Botafogo over the winter.<\/p>\n

In their first year under head coach Pascal Jansen, NYCFC are seventh in the Eastern Conference with 31 points (9W-7L-4D record).<\/p>\n

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