NY City breaks the mold and signs a 14-year-old teenager!

Record in the MLS. NY City announced this Monday the signing of Máximo Carrizo, who at just 14 years old has become the youngest footballer to have a professional contract in the North American MLS.

Carrizo was already part of the lower categories of the sky blue team, but just turned 14 (his anniversary was February 28) he was rewarded with a professional contract.

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Interestingly, this record of precocity was only valid for a month, since last January Axel Kei became the youngest footballer to sign for an MLS club at 14 years and 15 days. In this case, Real Salt Lake was the author of the signing.

Carrizo has signed a contract until 2027 with the option to extend it for another year. “It is an honor for me and my family to make MLS history by becoming the youngest player in the league to sign a first-team contract. I would like to thank everyone at NYCFC for believing in me and helping me deliver the following step in my career”, pronounced the young player.

“I know I’m young and I have a lot to improve on, but I’m up for the challenge and I’ll work hard every day to show everyone what I’m capable of. I feel part of this club and I think NYCFC is the perfect place for me to continue.” my development,” he added.