Flying winger Gary Mackay-Steven has completed his move to New York City and admitted he can’t wait to sample the MLS.
Derek McInnes had been desperate to re-sign the wide man for Aberdeen but Mackay-Steven revealed the lure of playing Stateside proved too strong to resist.
And the 28-year-old has vowed to help deliver silverware to the club of which Claudia Reyna is sporting director.
Mackay-Steven said: “I’m delighted to finally sign on the dotted line. I can’t wait to hit the ground running and make my debut in the blue shirt. I can’t wait to show what I can do to the fans in Yankee Stadium.
“The lure of playing in America and in MLS is really attractive to me. It’s always been a draw for me, it’s hard to say no. I can’t wait to get started.
“You see NYCFC from afar and the way they play football is the way it should be played. A player like me, coming into an atmosphere when the philosophy is in place, it is going to be enjoyable. I want to learn as much as I can and hopefully hit the ground running.
“I like to take people on in the 1 v 1 situations. I like to make things happen and to get fans off their seats. Hopefully I can do that in New York and show what I’m all about.
"I feel everything is in place to win a trophy. A squad like New York, with the structure in place, it’s really in the team’s grasps and hopefully I can chip in with goals and assists.”
Former Rangers star Reyna added: “Gary is a player we have been tracking for some time and we’re excited to add him to our squad. He’s an out-and-out winger that can play on both sides of the pitch and strengthens our attacking options.
“We have a core group of experienced players who form the spine of our team and Gary possesses the same leadership qualities that already exist in our locker room.
"He’s played in big games in Europe and has been part of title-winning teams and we’re really excited to have him join NYCFC.”
