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Nicolas Fernandez Mercau shuts down exit talk after choosing to stay with NYCFC

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Arnold, C. (2026, September 18). Nicolas Fernandez Mercau shuts down exit talk after choosing to stay with NYCFC. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/nicolas-fernandez-mercau-shuts-down-exit-talk-after-choosing-to-stay-with-nycfc/

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Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, a key player for New York City FC, clarified rumors that he wanted to leave the club during the summer transfer window. Despite NYCFC agreeing to a $25 million transfer offer from Sporting Kansas City, Fernández Mercau decided to stay with his family's support, expressing happiness and commitment to furthering his career, including aiming to join Argentina’s national team. The striker emphasized his importance to the team and highlighted his goal-scoring contributions, including 15 regular-season goals that place him third in MLS scoring this season.

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In August, rumors circulated that Nicolás Fernández Mercau, a star striker for New York City FC (NYCFC), was considering leaving the team due to reports of an accepted $25 million transfer offer from Sporting Kansas City before the summer transfer window closed. However, after much speculation, Fernández Mercau confirmed through a translator during a Wednesday training session that he had made the final decision to stay with NYCFC. The player stated that despite mutual agreement between clubs on a deal, his family and personal ambition influenced his choice to remain at NYCFC, where he feels mentally fulfilled. At 26 years old, Fernández Mercau aims to further develop his skills in order to secure a spot on the Argentina national team.

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Nicolás Fernández Mercau wanted to make it clear that New York City FC was where he wanted to be, despite rumors during the summer transfer window that suggested otherwise. uncertain

that → want → window

The NYCFC star told The Post he “had the final decision at the end of the day” when asked to clarify the rumors he wanted to leave the club. asserted

he → tell → club

“I know there was mutually agreed terms between two clubs, but at the end of the day, it’s a decision that I made with my family to stay here,” Fernández Mercau said through a translator after training Wednesday. asserted

Mercau → know → training

“I’m really happy here. asserted

I → ’m → ?

This is where I want to be. asserted

I → want → ?

But also at the same time, I am an important figure at the team and that helps me mentally to want to [be] here as well.” asserted

that → help → me

While the star striker did not name the team NYCFC had agreed to terms with on a deal, it had been reported NYCFC had accepted a $25 million transfer offer from Sporting Kansas City before the summer transfer window closed earlier this month. asserted

window → name → City

Fernández Mercau explained he did not feel “it was time” for him to move on and that at 26 years old, his next goal is making the Argentina national team. asserted

goal → explain → team

“Obviously there’s still a lot in my game that I need to grow to get to that level,” he said. asserted

he → ’ → level

“But as long as I focus on what I need to do, that would be the next step in my career. asserted

that → focus → career

It’s hard to argue Fernández Mercau has not been focused on growing his game, as he’s become one of NYCFC’s most important players. asserted

he → ’ → players

With 15 regular-season goals, he’s tied for third in scoring across MLS, and his goal against Salt Lake City on Saturday helped his club get its first regular-season win since July 25 against Chicago. asserted

club → tie → Chicago

NYCFC will need to keep that momentum as they head into Friday’s Hudson River Derby against the Red Bulls, with both clubs looking for points in the Eastern Conference standings. asserted

clubs → need → standings

The Red Bulls sit in 10th, just outside postseason positioning, while NYCFC are eighth and would have to play a single-elimination wild-card match if the season ended today. asserted

season → sit → match

“It’s a derby, it’s emotional, and it means a lot to our fans on both sides,” NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen said. asserted

Jansen → ’ → sides

“It’s going to be an intense game no matter what. asserted

It → go → ?

For us, it’s mainly about making sure we keep a cool head, keep things under control, stick to the plan we make.” asserted

we → ’ → plan

Nicolas Fernandez Mercau shuts down exit talk after choosing to stay with NYCFC

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