Overview

• The transfer fee was reported near $10 million, making it Elche CF’s highest-ever sale.
• Fernández contributed a team-high 17 goals and assists to help Elche earn promotion to La Liga last season.
• He offers tactical flexibility after playing as an attacking midfielder, winger, left back and wingback.
• He will be eligible to debut when the MLS summer window opens July 24, with a first home appearance likely in August.
• Sporting director David Lee praised his intensity and technical skill as assets for NYCFC’s push in the season’s second half.