New York Metropolis FC introduced the everlasting switch Monday of 18-year-old defender Christian McFarlane to Manchester Metropolis.
The England native turns into the primary NYCFC homegrown participant to cross by means of the MLS membership’s complete improvement pipeline and be part of a Premier League facet.
McFarlane joined the NYCFC academy at age 11 in 2018, signed a first-team deal at 14 in 2021 and made his MLS debut in 2024, showing in eight league matches with 4 begins.
“We’re extremely proud to see Christian attain this unimaginable milestone in his profession,” sporting director David Lee stated. “… For Christian now to have the chance to proceed his journey at Manchester Metropolis, a membership on the pinnacle of world soccer, is a testomony to his onerous work, expertise, and dedication. I can not wait to comply with his profession and see how nicely he will do in Manchester realizing that he’ll give all the pieces he can to achieve the very best degree he presumably can in soccer.”
New York Metropolis will obtain a sell-on share if McFarlane is bought sooner or later.
“I am extremely honored to signify New York Metropolis FC on a worldwide stage. This membership has supplied me with superb alternatives and invaluable classes that I’ll carry all through my profession, together with my time at Manchester Metropolis and past,” he stated. “It has been a privilege to develop right here and be a part of such a particular group. I am additionally excited concerning the subsequent chapter with Manchester Metropolis. Visiting their amenities and seeing the gamers up shut is a dream come true, it is one thing each younger participant aspires to attain.”
–Area Degree Media