Keaton Parks was quite the coup for New York City FC.

NYCFC acquired Parks on loan from Portuguese giants Benfica for the 2019 season. There’s no option to buy the midfielder, which means a transfer offer would need to be submitted at the end of the loan. Benfica extended Parks’ contract until 2022 last year, which suggests he has a future in Portugal, but Parks told The Post he would play anywhere as long as it involves getting first-team minutes.

“I’m open to any option,” Parks said when asked if NYCFC would be interested in his staying in The Bronx. “We’ll see how this season goes. I’m just focused on doing my best.”

Parks appeared six times for Benfica’s senior team last year, but played all of this season with Benfica B in Portugal’s second tier. He appeared in 42 career matches for the second team, tallying seven goals and seven assists and received his first United States men’s national team appearance in May.

The 21-year-old said he had other loan options in Europe, but repeated how big NYCFC is for him as a next step in his career. Parks ultimately decided on coming to MLS for the opportunity to get consistent first-team minutes, which shouldn’t be an issue considering the Texan’s versatility.

“I love to get into the attack,” Parks said. “Benfica had me more as a defensive midfield as a No. 8 or No. 6. I learned a lot over there the last two years. When I was younger [though], I grew up playing as a No. 10 or as an attacking midfielder. I have the attributes to play offense and defense.”

Parks explained he likes to have the ball at his feet and can get box-to-box in the midfield. He’s considered one of the front-runners in Dome Torrent’s loaded midfield.

One player definitely looking to stay longer than this season is Ebenezer Ofori.

“I would love to stay permanently,” Ofori told The Post shortly after netting another loan spell in The Bronx. “Let’s all hope for the best and for the will of God to be done.”

NYCFC had the option to buy Ofori outright after last season, but declined and negotiated another loan with an option to buy again. The value of a potential buy clause remains unclear, but with Stuttgart struggling with relegation in Germany’s Bundesliga, Ofori’s fee could drop if Stuttgart can’t cover his wages should they be relegated.

Either way, Ofori’s return gives NYCFC more coverage in a crowded midfield that looks to find the right replacement for Yangel Herrera. Although Ofori filled in nicely for Herrera last season, he wasn’t a like-for-like replacement and didn’t offer nearly as much forward as Herrera did. In 27 appearances (21 starts), he showed he was able to gain Torrent’s trust and worked well with Alex Ring.

Ofori seeking out the opportunity to play instead of fighting for his place with Stuttgart says a lot. Perhaps that’s because Ofori has the chance to represent Ghana at this summer’s African Cup of Nations, Africa’s premier international tournament.

The 23-year-old previously represented Ghana at AFCON in 2017 and most recently was called up for qualifiers this past September.

“As much as I love my country and love to represent them, the decision to stay is in no way connected to the impending African Cup of Nations,” Ofori said. “The decision to stay is solely based on my love for NYCFC and my desire to offer more for the Club.”

Brooklyn-bred teen Justin Haak became NYCFC’s third Homegrown signing in as many years. He became the club’s first academy signing within the five boroughs and follows in the footsteps of James Sands and Joe Scally as pivotal American pieces for future NYCFC teams.

Haak featured prominently during preseason last year under Patrick Vieira. He’s a holding midfielder who said he likes getting forward and find himself in the final third. Sounds a bit like Ring, whom he admires and hopes to dethrone for the No. 6 defensive midfield role.

“Probably not this year,” Haak joked.

Haak, just 17, will join NYCFC’s first team full time and earn his high school diploma through online classes. The Bushwick resident said he’s leaned on Sands when he’s needed someone to talk to throughout his time at NYCFC.

“I’m just someone who likes to win the ball back and make it difficult to play their game,” Haak said. “I plan on bringing Brooklyn fight to the game. I think it’s somebody who never gives up no matter what the situation is and always gives 110 percent. I can’t even put it into words how excited I am to join this team.”

It’s a stretch, but Torrent envisions NYCFC as Barcelona-lite, by building through the academy.

“I prefer to play with Homegrowns [rather] than sign players just to sign,” Torrent said. “It’s very important for us. I have confidence with players in our academy. … I think so (many) of them have quality to play with us.”

That only happens if those younger players start getting minutes.