Red Bull New York announced Wednesday that it has signed Venezuelan defender Gabriel Cichero. Per League and club policy, specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cichero is available for selection for the Red Bulls' match this evening against FC Barcelona at Giants Stadium at 7 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN2).
"We're excited to bring Gabriel on board as we head into the final stretch of the season," said Red Bull New York Sporting Director Jeff Agoos. "Gabriel has proven himself in a number of leagues that he is a very complete defender and we are confident that he will make an immediate impact."
Cichero, 24, previously played for Deportivo Italia of the Venezuelan First Division, appearing in 23 games. In 2007, the 6-1, 176-pound defender also played for Vihren Sandanski of the Bulgarian First Division. Cichero started his career with the Montevideo Wanderers of the Uruguayan First Division from 2003-06, featuring in 35 matches and scoring one goal. At the end of his stint there, the Caracas, Venezuela native was loaned out to US Lecce of the Italian Serie A, where he played in four games.
On the international level, Cichero has earned 10 caps for the Venezuelan National Team, scoring his first international goal in a friendly against Colombia on May 1, 2008.
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Transaction: Red Bull New York signs defender Gabriel Cichero.
#17 Gabriel Cichero
Height: 6-1
Weight: 176 pounds
DOB: April 25, 1984 in Caracas, Venezuela
Previous Club/College: Deportivo Italia (Venezuela)
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
