🗣 'He looks about 8.' 🗣 'Not sure how I feel about the ethics here.' 🗣 'They're literally signing a child.' History was made as Maximo Carrizo became the youngest MLS signing ever. The year he was born will make you feel seriously old... 😅
The 14-year-old added: “I already feel part of this club and I really believe that NYCFC is the perfect place for me to continue my development and grow on-and-off the pitch.
"It’s inspiring to see how NYCFC produces talent and how homegrown players get the opportunity to play in the first team."I know this will take some time, but I am willing to be patient and learn from the amazing group of players and coaches that we have at this club.”David Lee, the club's sporting director, has said the signing of Carrizo is further proof that New York City is one of the best environments for talent to develop and thrive.
“We’re extremely happy to sign Maximo to his first professional contract, this is a historic moment for both the club and MLS," he told the club's website."He’s a special and extremely talented player and it’s been exciting to watch him develop over recent years in our academy. "Maximo is now at the very start of his journey as a professional and the next stages of his development over the coming years will be ensuring he maximizes his potential through working with our coaches and all the support staff in the Academy, NYCFC II and the first team."
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