The U.S. international midfielder Richard Ledezma will try to get his career back on track in MLS. After several underwhelming seasons with Netherland’s powerhouse PSV, Ledezma joined New York City FC on Friday on a season-long loan.
Reportedly, the loan agreement doesn’t contain a purchase clause. This and the fact that he recently signed an extension means that the Eredivisie side didn’t completely give up on the 22-year-old and instead hopes he can rediscover his form with a change of scenery.
Ledezma started his professional career with USL side Real Monarchs in 2018 but was scooped up by PSV just a year later. He made a total of 23 appearances for the senior team during three and a half seasons in the Netherlands, contributing with one goal and one assist.
The main reason why Ledezma failed to make a splash with PSV is his struggles with injuries that prevented him from establishing himself as a regular starter. Then, when he got healthy, there was simply no place for him. That shouldn’t be an issue with NYCFC, where he is expected to immediately become one of the team’s key players.
“I am really excited to be joining New York City Football Club,” said Ledezma. “It’s a club that has had success the past couple of seasons and have developed many great players. I look forward to working hard every day to continue my development and reach the level I know I am capable of.”
