NYCFC Acquires Nicolas Fernandez Mercau as Designated Player

New York City FC has acquired midfielder Nicolas Fernandez Mercau from Elche CF on a contract through 2029. The 25-year-old Argentina native joins as a Designated Player with 11 goals and 12 assists in 97 appearances over three seasons at Elche. He will be eligible to play when the MLS transfer window opens on July 24.

New York City FC has bolstered its midfield with the acquisition of Nicolás Fernández Mercau from Spanish side Elche CF. The 25-year-old Argentine joins the club as a Designated Player on a contract through 2029. Fernández Mercau, who made 97 appearances for Elche, scored 11 goals and provided 12 assists over three seasons. He was a key contributor to Elche's promotion to La Liga last season, tallying 17 goal contributions [1].

The Argentine midfielder began his professional career with San Lorenzo de Almagro in Argentina and has since gained experience in two highly competitive leagues. NYCFC sporting director David Lee expressed his excitement about the addition, highlighting Fernández Mercau's technical ability, intensity, and contributions in both attack and defense. The midfielder is expected to add quality and depth to the roster, with the potential to impact the team both in the short and long term [2].

Fernández Mercau will be eligible to play when the MLS transfer window opens on July 24, pending receipt of his international paperwork. The midfielder is eager to join NYCFC and looks forward to contributing to the team's success in the growing MLS league [2].

References:
[1] https://fieldlevelmedia.com/mls/nycfc-acquire-m-nicolas-fernandez-mercau-as-dp/
[2] https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/new-york-city-fc-acquires-midfielder-nicolxe1s-fernxe1ndez-mercau-from-elche-cf-as-a-designated-player/n-6254196