The center back will compete for minutes with Jason Hernandez, Frederic Brillant and Jefferson Mena among others in the club's back line.
New York City FC has announced the signing of Luxembourg international defender Maxime Chanot from Belgian club K.V. Kortrijk.
The 26-year-old had been with the Belgian top-flight club since 2013. He previously played in the French and English lower divisions.
“It is an understatement to say that I’m excited to play for New York City FC,” Chanot said in a club release. “It is a great honor and I want the people of New York City to know that I will do my best to make them proud of their team.