FC Dallas signs Ecuador international Carlos Gruezo as Designated Player

FC Dallas has added another designated player to its ranks.

The club announced the signing of Ecuadorian international Carlos Gruezo on Saturday, inking the 20-year-old midfielder on a transfer from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.

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The deal is pending Gruezo's receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate. Per league policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"His versatility will give us the opportunity to play a variety of formations, but most important for me is to see a player who, despite his age, has been at the highest level of international competition and has played at different positions, which makes me think we can use him in a variety of roles, and that is important in Major League Soccer," FC Dallas coach Oscar Pareja said.

"The experience he has representing his country at different tournaments around the world is important for a player's development. With the young core we have on our roster, another international player like Gruezo makes the entire group better."

Gruezo, 20, was the second-youngest player to start a match at the 2014 World Cup, but saw his career stall at Stuttgart this season, making a mere three appearances in all competitions.