The New York Red Bulls acquired Uruguayan international Felipe Carballo from Brazil’s Gremio on a one-year loan with an option to purchase.

The deal for the 27-year-old midfielder was announced Thursday but completed prior to the close of the MLS secondary transfer window on Wednesday night. He will occupy a designated player spot with the Red Bulls.

“Felipe has a proven track record of success, and we are very excited to add such an experienced player to our roster,” said NYRB head of sport Jochen Schneider. “We are looking forward to him getting on the pitch at Red Bull Arena and helping us continue our push to the postseason.”

Carballo spent the past two seasons at Gremio in Brazil’s top flight and contributed two goals and one assist in 54 appearances.

“I am looking forward to begin working with Felipe on the pitch. His experience will help our roster as we go into the last nine games of the regular season,” Red Bulls coach Sandro Schwarz said. “He is a skillful midfielder who will help anchor our midfield and we are happy to have him at our club.”

Carballo previously competed for Uruguay’s Club Nacional (2016-17, 2019-22) and also Spain’s Sevilla B. While at Nacional, he helped the club win four Primera Division titles and two Supercopa Uruguaya crowns.

–Field Level Media