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NYCFC signs Colombian Steven Mendoza on loan

Brazilian club Corinthians has sent the attacker out on loan to the New York club.

New York City FC has signed Colombian Steven Mendoza on loan from Brazilian outfit Corinthians.

Mendoza joins after a stellar loan stint with Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, where he was named Hero of the League and won the golden boot with 13 strikes in 16 games.

#NYCFC acquires Steven Mendoza (@Stiven20Mendoza) on loan from Brazilian side @Corinthians https://t.co/cvR0MheZEi pic.twitter.com/2hrVFrOUNk

— New York City FC (@NYCFC) March 11, 2016

“I think Mendoza will be an exciting player to watch and will bring further pace and creative ability to the squad,” club sporting director Claudio Reyna said in team release.