Former Barcelona Player Rafa Marquez Signs With New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls have announced the signing of their third designated player and it is Mexican Rafa Marquez. The midfielder/defender (has played central defense as well as a defensie/holding midfielder position) should be available for the Red Bulls in their next MLS match (next Sunday against Chicago Fire).

The move had been rumored for a while but is not official. With the signing, the Red Bulls now have Juan Pablo Angel, Thierry Henry, and Marquez which are arguably the best trio in the league right now. Marquez will likely play a holding midfielder position and help to provide service for Angel and Henry.

Below is a statement from the Red Bulls on the move. There will be a live press conference tomorrow to unveil Marquez to the public.

Rafa Marquez signs with NY Red Bulls

Red Bull New York announced today that it has signed former FC Barcelona star and Mexican National Team captain Rafael Marquez to a multi-year contract as the club’s third Designated Player. Marquez will be unveiled to members of the media at a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Red Bull Arena at 1:15 PM ET.“Rafael has shown on the club and international level that he is one of the world’s top players,” said Dietmar Beiersdorfer, Head of Red Bull Global Soccer. “He has been a winner at all levels and illustrated that he is a leader both on and off the field. We are thrilled that he decided to come to the Red Bulls at this time in his career.”

“I am excited to be joining the Red Bulls,” Marquez said. “Despite having the opportunity to fulfill my contract with Barcelona, coming to New York and playing in Major League Soccer was a chance that I could not refuse. I am completely committed to doing my very best to help the Red Bulls in their playoff push this year and compete for championships in the years to come.”

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