The Red Bulls inked defender Armando, whose full name is Armando Lozano Sanchez. Armando will be added to the roster after he passes a physical and the club receives receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate.
“Armando provides us with another experienced option at centerback and we are delighted to have agreed to terms with him,” Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh said in a statement. “He has played at a good level for many years, serving as the captain for Barcelona’s B team in the past, and we are excited to bring his leadership and technical qualities to our club.”
Armando, 29, most recently played for Spanish second-division team, Cordoba, in December 2012 following a short stint at Mexico’s Veracruz. In 2009, he joined FC Barcelona’s B team, where he amassed a total of 51 appearances over three seasons and captained the side during parts of his tenure.
Armando started his career at Motril in 2002 before moving onto Malaga’s B team, playing there from 2003-2006. In 2006, Armando joined Malaga’s first team, making 25 appearances that season. The 6-1, 175-pound defender moved onto Levante in 2007, before joining FC Cartagena, helping that club win promotion.