Phiri set to join New York City FC – report
Reports coming out of the US suggest that South African midfielder Lebogang Phiri will sign for New York City FC in the next transfer window.
Yago and Lebogang Phiri during day 2 of the Gauteng Future Champions 2011 Cup between Bidvest Wits and Atletico Mineiro at Nike Football Training Centre, Pimville on March 29, 2011 in Soweto, South Africa.Photo by Lefty Shivambu / Gallo Images
NYCFC have been trying to bring the 22-year-old to the MLS earlier this season from Brøndby IF, however the Danish club rejected their offer.
The New York-based club had previously shown interest in Keagan Dolly who has since joined Montpellier HSC from Mamelodi Sundowns.
According to NYCFCnation.com, Phiri’s contract in Denmark expires in June and he is expected to join NYCFC on a free transfer.
NYCFC are said to have one spot for a foreign player in their squad and they hope Phiri will fill it in June.
