New York City Football Club Loans Thiago Andrade to Athletico Paranaense
Published on April 3, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release
New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced it has loaned Forward Thiago Andrade to Brazilian side Clube Athletico Paranaense through December 31, 2023. The deal includes an option to become permanent which is automatically exercised if certain performance criteria are met.
NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee said: "We believe this is a great opportunity for Thiago to return home where he will be able to continue his career development. We would like to thank Thiago for his contributions in New York and look forward to following his progress throughout the season. We wish him all the best with his new team."
Arriving in New York on April 2021, the Brazilian featured in 71 matches for the 'Boys in Blue' scoring 12 goals and assisting five times across all competitions including MLS, Concacaf Champions League, US Open Cup, and the 2022 Campeones Cup. The Forward will be remembered for his iconic solo goal in 2021, against D.C. United, running the length of the pitch to give NYCFC the win in the dying seconds of the match.
Thiago Andrade said: "I want to thank everyone at New York City Football Club for giving me the opportunity to come to this great city and helping me develop into the player I am today. It's been an honor to represent this Club, winning championships for this City is something that I will always remember.
"I look forward to returning to Brazil and the prospect of this new challenge. I would like to wish everyone at NYCFC the best for the rest of the season."
Transaction: New York City Football Club loans Forward Thiago Andrade to Athletico Paranaense through December 31, 2023.
Major League Soccer Stories from April 3, 2023
- New York City Football Club Loans Thiago Andrade to Athletico Paranaense - New York City FC
- Up Next: Back Home to Face FC Dallas - Inter Miami CF
- Gabe Segal: âÃâ¬ÃÅI'Ve Learned So Much Already.âÃâ¬Ã - New York City FC
- Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: April 3-9, 2023 - Sporting Kansas City
- Simon Becher Named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 6 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC Forward Simon Becher Voted MLS Player of the Matchday Presented by Continental Tire for Matchday 6 - MLS
- Cristian Espinoza Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday - San Jose Earthquakes
- Columbus Crew Name Rob McBurnett Vice President of Communications - Columbus Crew SC
- LA Galaxy Weekly Schedule: April 3-8, 2023 - LA Galaxy
- Yerson Mosquera Named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 6 - FC Cincinnati
- Charlotte FC Forward Kamil Jóźwiak Named to MLS Team of the Matchday - Charlotte FC
- Nashville Soccer Club returns to GEODIS Park to host Toronto FC Saturday - Nashville SC
- Sounders FC Hosts Common Goal's "Play Proud" Program this Week, Reaffirms Club's Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community Via Education, Allyship and Advocacy - Seattle Sounders FC
- Charlotte FC 'Showed They Are Fighters' Against Toronto FC - Charlotte FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent New York City FC Stories
- New York City FC Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule
- New York City FC Signs Goalkeeper Mac Learned to a First Team Contract
- Thiago Martins Named New York City FC Defensive Player of the Year
- Alonso Martínez Named New York City FC's 2025 Most Valuable Player
- Justin Haak Departs New York City FC
