"Red Bull had been in dire need of bolstering its center-back situation after parting ways with three of their more experienced options during the offseason. Former captain Sean Nealis was traded to DC United, Alexander Hack was shown the door, and Noah Eile was sold to English Championship side Bristol City for a club-record fee."
"Early expectations are that he will immediately slot in as New York's new starting center-back alongside Robert Voloder or Justin Che. Voloder, previously of Sporting Kansas City, was the only other natural center back brought in by head of sport Julian de Guzman."
"This move, though, allows Red Bull to move him back to his natural position. More importantly, the club can utilize Dylan Nealis as a depth option, as the natural right back can also slot in out wide or in the middle."
New York Red Bulls acquired 20-year-old Colombian center back Julian Bazan from Deportivo Pereira to strengthen their defensive lineup. Bazan has 24 appearances for Colombia's U-20 national team, including World Cup participation. He is expected to start alongside Robert Voloder or Justin Che. The signing addresses significant roster gaps created by trading Sean Nealis to DC United, releasing Alexander Hack, and selling Noah Eile to Bristol City. Voloder was previously the only natural center back addition. The acquisition allows Justin Che to return to his natural right back position. Red Bulls also brought in young defenders including Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and loaned 19-year-old Joyeux Masanka Bungi from Red Bull Leipzig through June.
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