"New York Red Bulls sign Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg

MLS team New York Red Bulls has announced on its official website the transfer of RB Leipzig midfielder Emil Forsberg. The parties signed a three-year deal with an option to extend for another 12 months.

Emil Forsberg, Getty Images

"Emil's experience in Europe will be very valuable to the dressing room and we look forward to welcoming him to the club. He is a great attacking midfielder who will bring great value to our midfield this season," said head coach Sandro Schwarz.

The 32-year-old joined Leipzig in 2015 from Malmö and has spent the last seven and a half seasons at the club, where he has won the German Cup twice and the German Super Cup once.

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