Done Deal: Pirlo completes New York City FC move

 

Andre Pirlo has completed his move from Juventus to Major League Soccer side New York City FC and the move has been confirmed by both clubs. He moves to the Club to join up with Frank Lampard and David Villa who have already been signed up by the Club. The Italian Maestro is expected to pen an 18 month contract and he told the club Website:

'I have been wanting this experience for a long time and now that the opportunity materialized I wanted to take it.

'This is a club on the rise and shares my same hunger to achieve important results in the league. I am hoping to win. I had several opportunities to play outside of Italy, but I never had a doubt in picking New York for the enthusiasm of the people that come watch the team.

'I met with the coach, Jason Kreis, and he gave me a fantastic impression of the club. He has well defined ideas in mind, and I am sure we will get on well and create a good relationship to train well and try to win together.

'Now - Yes Pirlo, Yes Party, therefore we will start celebrating together from the 20th of July. Thanks to all for having me here.'
NYCFC manager Kreis added: 'We have said from the outset that the right player for the third DP (Designated Player) slot was worth waiting for. Nobody could question that in Pirlo we are bringing one of the best in the world and one of the finest players to come to MLS.'

 Pirlo is likely to make his debut on July 26, when his new side face Orlando at home. 

 

He moved to Juve after a very successful time in Milan and during his four years with Juve, Pirlo won four Serie A titles, and played in their 2015 Champions League final defeat against Barcelona at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

The Italian club wrote on their official Website: 'Thank you maestro. You can only start with these words, the homage to Andrea Pirlo at the end of his adventure with Juventus. 

'His visionary passing, pinpoint assists, spectacular goals and masterful free-kicks have been instrumental in the club's continued rise....More photos from his unveiling below;