New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced it has loaned Forward Thiago Andrade to Brazilian side Clube Athletico Paranaense through December 31, 2023. The deal includes an option to become permanent which is automatically exercised if certain performance criteria are met.
NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee said: “We believe this is a great opportunity for Thiago to return home where he will be able to continue his career development. We would like to thank Thiago for his contributions in New York and look forward to following his progress throughout the season. We wish him all the best with his new team.”
Arriving in New York on April 2021, the Brazilian featured in 71 matches for the ‘Boys in Blue’ scoring 12 goals and assisting five times across all competitions including MLS, Concacaf Champions League, US Open Cup, and the 2022 Campeones Cup. The Forward will be remembered for his iconic solo goal in 2021, against D.C. United, running the length of the pitch to give NYCFC the win in the dying seconds of the match.
Thiago Andrade said: “I want to thank everyone at New York City Football Club for giving me the opportunity to come to this great city and helping me develop into the player I am today. It’s been an honor to represent this Club, winning championships for this City is something that I will always remember.
“I look forward to returning to Brazil and the prospect of this new challenge. I would like to wish everyone at NYCFC the best for the rest of the season.”
Transaction: New York City Football Club loans Forward Thiago Andrade to Athletico Paranaense through December 31, 2023.
