New York City FC sign 'keeper Eirik Johansen

The partnership between New York City FC and Manchester City is already taking effect, as the nascent Major League Soccer club announced the signing of 22-year-old 'keeper Erik Johansen on Tuesday.

Johansen, who joined the Manchester City Academy in 2008, trained with NYCFC during the MLS preseason and is arriving in The Bronx on a permanent contract.

"I had a great experience working with squad and coaches during the preseason and I'm excited to re-join the team on permanent basis," Johansen said. "The quality of the training impressed me, as did the way the team came together in such a short period of time."

NYCFC's inaugural campaign has seen Josh Saunders feature between the posts for the club's first four matches of the season and keep a clean sheet against both New England Revolution and the Colorado Rapids.