New York City FC have signed midfielder Juan Pablo Torres to a multi-year contract from Belgian First Division A club KSC Lokeren, pending the receipt of International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
A 19-year old American from Lilburn, Georgia, Torres moved to Lokeren in 2017 on a professional contract after playing youth soccer at Georgia United. During his time in Belgium, Torres featured twice for the Lokeren’s first team.
“I am extremely happy to come back home and join New York City FC,” Torres said. “Signing for NYCFC is a special moment for my family and I’m looking forward to joining this ambitious Club to take the next step in my career.