Claudio Reyna takes on New York City FC role

Former Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna has been appointed the footballing director of New York City FC.

The club, which will enter the MLS in 2015, will be co-owned by Premier League outfit City and the New York Yankees.

Following his appointment as the club's first employee, 39-year-old Reyna expressed his eagerness to get started.

"Having had the privilege of playing both for my country here in the US and for Manchester City, I could not have hoped for a more tailored-made opportunity in soccer," said the American. "I am incredibly excited to again wear City's sky blue [shirt] as part of the expansion of the MLS and the growth of soccer in the United States, and am honoured to have been offered this opportunity.

"With a large fan base through the New York area, prime television rights and distribution, sponsorship commitments, and the Yankees as a US partner, the New York City Football Club has everything in place to succeed."

As well as City, Reyna also played for Rangers and Sunderland during his stint in Britain.