NYCFC Re-signs Andres Perea

 

Andres Perea. Provided by NYCFC.

Just a few weeks after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals, New York City Football Club rewarded one of their key contributors.

NYCFC announced on Friday that it has signed midfielder Andres Perea to a contract through the 2027-28 season, with an option for the 28-29 campaign. (Note: The way the years are presented reflects that the MLS will move to a fall-spring campaign like in Europe come the 2027-28 season.)

This past season, Perea made 31 appearances, and had three goals and two assists across all competitions. He earned Etihad Player of the Month honors in October.

Perea played a big part in NYCFC winning the MLS Round One Best-of-Three series against Charlotte before he suffered a season-ending lower leg injury.

The Colombian native joined NYCFC in 2023 through a loan from the Philadelphia Union. He then signed with NYCFC on a permanent basis ahead of the 2024 season, and it didn't take him long to be a consistent presence in the midfield. He has made 73 appearances, while scoring seven goals with four assists, across all competitions in his time with NYCFC.

"The past two-and-a-half years with New York City have been incredibly good for me," Perea said in a statement. "I've felt so much love from the City, my teammates, the entire staff, and the fans, making me truly happy here. I'm really excited to sign a new contract with New York City and continue this journey with Los Celestes.

"I think a big part of it is New York City itself, it's just different. For those of us coming from another country, especially form Colombia, everything here feels new. Every plan I make in the City with friends or family feels like a new experience. Even when I return to a place I visited just a month ago, there's always something different to discover. New York City has something magical about it.

"As a team, we're doing everything we can to win another MLS Cup. I will continue to work hard and to develop as a player to achieve that goal. I look forward to this upcoming season, as I truly believe it will be a special one. To the passionate New York City fans, stay with us, support us, and we'll continue to give everything we have to being more trophies home."