NYCFC Sign Heber

[The Toe]

The interview is great. I love that he says he always wants to find himself in the box, because its where he does his best work. How desperate have we been with that? Taty, Maxi, Mitri have all found themselves a bit awkward in the center since they're used to making runs from the wings and Maxi usually works 25-30 yards out, not in the Penalty area. If Heber can find any space between the 6 and top of the 18, he could feast with the talent we have on the wings. Makes me giddy since he seems like a strong finisher with a nose for the ball.

 

[JohnB]

The whole third person thing he has going is funny too.

 

[ZYanksRule]

I feel like watching this guy play off Maxi and Mitrita has the potential to be a hell of a lot of fun. If he has as much talent as we think he does, this attack could be unpredictable and exciting.

 

[Seth]

Maybe we’ll just attempt a Flying V formation

Would be totally into that. Rock on!

 

[Shwafta]

Hmmm...
What's the brazilian contingency in NYC?

 

[sundance]

Not that our team is a bunch of stoics, but I hope he brings some of that Brazilian ginga with him. We can afford to be a little more loosey-goosey out there with some flair.

Croatian journalist Bruno Herljević (via Kyle Schnitzer) describes Heber as lighthearted. A good thing!

Said when Rijeka acquired him, it was one of the club's best deals in a few seasons. Only problem: he was hurt often.

In short: "#NYCFC got a fine versatile winger, that can score and set up goals easily. He can also adapt easily to new tactic and squad, and is lighthearted."

— Kyle Schnitzer (@Kyle_Schnitzer) March 20, 2019

 

[Yankeedom]

Croatian journalist Bruno Herljević (via Kyle Schnitzer) describes Heber as lighthearted. A good thing!

Said when Rijeka acquired him, it was one of the club's best deals in a few seasons. Only problem: he was hurt often.

In short: "#NYCFC got a fine versatile winger, that can score and set up goals easily. He can also adapt easily to new tactic and squad, and is lighthearted."

— Kyle Schnitzer (@Kyle_Schnitzer) March 20, 2019

So he brings goals and levity? I'm no expert but I think that's what you call a "win-win"!

 

[Kangaroo Jack]

I spoke to Rijeka Asst Sporting Dir. Ivan Mance regarding #NYCFC transfer Héber:"He is a striker. Before he came to Rijeka he never played any other position & he is an amazing finisher. I’ve never seen finishing like Héber." More soon @ProSoccerUSAcom #NYCFC @NYCFC #MLS @MLS

— Glenn Crooks (@GlennCrooks) March 21, 2019

 

[Christopher Jee]

I spoke to Rijeka Asst Sporting Dir. Ivan Mance regarding #NYCFC transfer Héber:"He is a striker. Before he came to Rijeka he never played any other position & he is an amazing finisher. I’ve never seen finishing like Héber." More soon @ProSoccerUSAcom #NYCFC @NYCFC #MLS @MLS

— Glenn Crooks (@GlennCrooks) March 21, 2019

Buddy, we already paid. But thank you for continuing to inflate the value of our asset.

 

[Keith Putnam]

Hmmm...
What's the brazilian contingency in NYC?

About 73,000, as of whenever the data in this Wikipedia entry was collected. Most likely more.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Americans
Whatever the number is, NYC has the largest Brazilian population in the US.

 

[BxLio91]

Lots of Brazilians in Queens and Portuguese speakers in New Jersey.

 

[Davo15]

Any idea when he arrives ? Will be ready to make his debut?

 

[Shwafta]

Any idea when he arrives ? Will be ready to make his debut?

pending visa, it says... so that could be anywhere from tomorrow to the playoffs starting lmao

 

[Vallos]

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/21/what-new-york-city-fc-fans-should-expect-new-signing-heber

 

[Fake Jew]

When do we sign a Brazilian Jew of Italian descent?

 

[adam]

When do we sign a Brazilian Jew of Italian descent?

 

[Mario]

he essentially did what villa did. started as a striker who migrates towards the left wing, opening space in the middle for central runs and then can manipulate the situation.

 

[LionNYC]

he essentially did what villa did. started as a striker who migrates towards the left wing, opening space in the middle for central runs and then can manipulate the situation.

So we need a central midfielder who can make late runs into the box? Peeping Lampard!

 

[Ulrich]

So we need a central midfielder who can make late runs into the box? Peeping Lampard!

We have an outside defender that enjoys making late runs in to the box - will that suffice?

 

[adam]

Article came out in the Athletic. Don’t want to post the whole thing since it’s behind a paywall. But thought this excerpt was worth discussion.

In Héber, NYCFC finds a potential solution at the No. 9 position
https://theathletic.com/883111/2019...ds-a-potential-solution-at-the-no-9-position/



1. So this was Dome’s pick after seeing the scouting reports. We can then also infer that all these signings are Dome’s. So what’s for Reyna exactly do then?

2. $2.5mm transfer fee. scenaio A: 4 year deal. Then it’s $625,000 per annum in transfer fee and he’s making up to $900k per annum in salary. Or scenario B: 3 year deal. It’s $833,333 in transfer fee and he’s earning up to $700,000 per annum.

At the end of the article Dome says he’s very interested in making a move for a Euro player this summer.