2025 Roster and Transfer Discussion Thread

[moogoo]

If his fee really is $10M (or anything close to it), then he will be a DP.

i don't know the specifics of the rules, but why wasn't jovan a DP then since his transfer was 8-9 mill? the other thread said his transfer is paid in installments. does that factor into the DP situation?

personally, i don't think this guy warrants a DP spot. but hey, we have a DP CB, so this is all certainly on brand for this club

 

[gbservis]

i don't know the specifics of the rules, but why wasn't jovan a DP then since his transfer was 8-9 mill? the other thread said his transfer is paid in installments. does that factor into the DP situation?

personally, i don't think this guy warrants a DP spot. but hey, we have a DP CB, so this is all certainly on brand for this club

Jovan was an U22 player, you can spend as much money as you want in transfer fees on U22 players and it does not affect the cap or player status.

Edit: U22 slots are very powerful roster building tools, not quite DP spots but close. This is why Lee's U22 player signings are so atrocious. Not only did he waste a ton of transfer money (which both Lee and Sims have pointed out is limited) he burned all 3 U22 slots and didn't come out with a single MLS level player to show for it.

 

[moogoo]

Jovan was an U22 player, you can spend as much money as you want in transfer fees on U22 players and it does not affect the cap or player status.

Edit: U22 slots are very powerful roster building tools, not quite DP spots but close. This is why Lee's U22 player signings are so atrocious. Not only did he waste a ton of transfer money (which both Lee and Sims have pointed out is limited) he burned all 3 U22 slots and didn't come out with a single MLS level player to show for it.

that makes sense.

 

[BxLio91]

If it's true, did they do their research on whether this guy actually wants to be here or they made him believe he had a pathway to Man City instead?

 

[gbservis]

If it's true, did they do their research on whether this guy actually wants to be here or they made him believe he had a pathway to Man City instead?

I don't think they care. If he comes here and does well enough to get offers from Europe, they will sell him in a heartbeat. I would bet this is a possible path to Europe was 100% part of the sales pitch.

If David Lee had a choice between adding a player that will add 5 wins a year for the next 5 years or a player he can sell after a year for $5M in profit, he will take the money every time. Lee's actions have proven time and again that he cares more about profits from sales than on-field success.

 

[KevinJRogers]

So, who is this guy?

Nicolás Fernández
From: Argentina
Age: 25
Current Club: Elche (Spanish Segunda)
Position: CAM (previously played left back and winger)
Foot: Left
Height: 5' 7-1/2"
History: Started in Argentina with San Lorenzo. Moved to Elche at beginning of 22/23 season when Elche were in La Liga. Played sparingly the first season as Elche were relegated. Became a regular starter in 23/24 - mainly at LW. He scored 4 goals and had 1 assist in 40 appearances. This past season, he had 6 goals and 8 assists in 33 league appearances - mainly at CAM. In the Copa Del Ray, he had a goal and an assist in an upset over Las Palmas, but was sent off for a second yellow in the subsequent round against Atletico Madrid.

Looks good on paper. He led Elche in minutes played in 2023-24, and in goal contributions this past campaign despite missing a few matches.

Apparently, we've outbid Olympiacos. Someone who covers Greek football had put a highlight reel together and posted it five days ago. I never put too much stock in these things, but I must admit, he does look like a nifty little guy. Very much got the Santi vibe from him.

 

[Kenny]

Favors his left but somewhat both footed, from the video, which is nice.

 

[FootyLovin]

I never put too much stock in these things, but

Along these lines I also like that he has at least a few times in his career ridden challenges and stayed strong.

 

[BC19]

Looks good on paper. He led Elche in minutes played in 2023-24, and in goal contributions this past campaign despite missing a few matches.

Apparently, we've outbid Olympiacos. Someone who covers Greek football had put a highlight reel together and posted it five days ago. I never put too much stock in these things, but I must admit, he does look like a nifty little guy. Very much got the Santi vibe from him.

He does resemble Santi in the highlight videos

 

[canchon]

Argentine, diminutive, plays on a lesser known European team

Bah gawd that’s David Lee and NYCFC’s music!!!

 

[JayH]

This is like a hybrid signing for us given that he’s 25, and has both some experience and proven success. I am pleasantly surprised and optimistic.

 

[Revfugee]

I would bet this is a possible path to Europe was 100% part of the sales pitch.

But he’s already in Europe. Unless by Europe you mean the CL, or Europa or Conference league. In which case NYCFC is a pretty circuitous path. He’d be better off staying out in La Liga 2 and or at Olympiakos.

 

[ZYanksRule]

A 25 year old DP No. 10 is basically exactly what we've been asking for. Hopefully he hits here and is what we need. A player just entering his prime that starred in Spain's 2nd division is pretty exciting.

 

[ezbeezy214]

If it's true, did they do their research on whether this guy actually wants to be here or they made him believe he had a pathway to Man City instead?

He’s 25. He thinks this is the best chance to get to a bigger club.

 

[gbservis]

Exciting signing, hopefully they get the green card done and he can join the day the window opens.

 

[Gotham Gator]

I am cautiously optimistic about this signing, but that is an awful lot of money to pay for a guy from the Spanish 2nd division.

 

[CCMore]

I am cautiously optimistic about this signing, but that is an awful lot of money to pay for a guy from the Spanish 2nd division.

Technically he just got promoted to the first division if that makes you feel better

 

[Alex Da Silva]

Callens was also in the second division before coming here, and that turned out pretty well

 

[mgarbowski]

There’s some weird financial stuff going on with the Mercau signing, but I don’t think it should threaten the sale. All the tweets are in Spanish. Besides his club Elche, another team Sam Lorenzo maybe retained 20% of his rights, but they sold them, maybe to an agent? Or maybe they still own 10%?
There’s lots of conflicting stories. But I think it only affects how the money gets divided.

 

[EganSoccerWords]

Followed the team on IG during the game last night so just as good as Fabrizio imho