New York City FC are in pole position to sign Andrea Pirlo with the Juventus star set to choose the MLS side over Sydney FC, sources have told ESPN FC.

Pirlo, 36, who was in tears after Juventus' Champions League final defeat to Barcelona on Saturday, has been offered a deal by NYCFC to continue his career in America after 20 years in Italy.

NYCFC could face competition for Pirlo's signature with Sydney FC also making an approach for the veteran midfielder as they hope to lure him to Australia's A-League.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Monday that representatives of the Juventus star are planning to meet with clubs including Sydney FC over a proposed move next season.