Harrison, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Red Bulls announced on Monday
that the club has obtained the right of first refusal for defender Wilman
Conde from the Chicago Fire in exchange for allocation money.
Conde has now agreed terms on a deal with New York and will be added to the
team's roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate.
"One of our offseason priorities was to solidify our defense and adding Wilman
certainly does that," said Red Bulls general manager and sporting director
Erik Soler. "During his stint in Major League Soccer, Wilman quickly
established himself as one of the league's top defenders and he will play an
immediate role in our back line. He is strong, physical and experienced and he
will be a tremendous addition to our club."
The 29-year-old Conde's most recent stop was in Mexico with Atlas, where he
scored two goals in 13 appearances.
Prior to his stay with Atlas, Conde played three-plus seasons with the Chicago
Fire in MLS, totaling four goals and four assists in 73 games for the club.
Conde was twice named to the MLS All-Star team and was a member of the MLS
Best XI in 2009.
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