Following reports of his pending arrival, Empire of Soccer can independently confirm that the New York Red Bulls have agreed to terms with San Lorenzo striker Gonzalo Veron on a Designated Player contract.

With details of both his transfer (a reported $2.2 million) and salary agreed, Veron, 25, will put pen to paper with the Red Bulls this week, becoming the team’s second Designated Player, joining goalscorer Bradley Wright-Phillips.

The little known Veron is a right footed striker who plays from the left wing or centrally. He has seven goals and six assists in 59 total matches with San Lorenzo and was part of his club’s 2014 Copa Libertadores championship side.

Sporting Director Ali Curtis has traveled to South America several times in the past few weeks, presumably looking to complete the transfer; a rare practice for the Red Bulls organization in both action and investment.

Pending a physical and receipt of his visa, Veron will likely join the club in training next week, with a debut eyed for August 9th at Red Bull Arena against New York City FC.