New York City FC today announce that it has acquired Midfielder Nicolás Fernández Mercau as a Designated Player from Spanish side Elche CF on a contract through 2029. The 25-year-old Midfielder becomes the Club’s tenth Designated Player and will join the team pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa once the transfer window opens on July 24. The Argentine joins New York City after spending three seasons with Elche CF where he made 97 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists across LaLiga, LaLiga 2 and the Copa del Rey. This past season, Fernández Mercau played a key role in helping Elche get promoted to the LaLiga, co-leading the team in goal contributions in LaLiga 2 and serving as the outright leader in all competitions with 17 total goal contributions. ► Click HERE to subscribe for FREE and never miss another New York City FC video. bit.ly/2h4vJyD ► Click HERE to visit our website for all team news, tickets, and more: newyorkcityfc.com