Carles Puyol is nearing the end of his 15-year career at FC Barcelona, with a potential move to New York City FC on the cards.

What happened?

The Spanish outlet *Diario Gol* reported that Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano has expressed interest in bringing Puyol to New York City FC.

Puyol has played his entire career with Barcelona but has struggled with injuries and form this season.

Why it matters for Carles Puyol

He’s appeared in just 11 matches across all competitions this year, and European outlets have pounced on rumors that Barça are looking to find his replacement.

Barça midfielder Andrés Iniesta told reporters: "I hope and wish that this isn't Puyol's last season with the team."

What comes next?

Puyol signed a contract extension with Barcelona in January that will keep him at the club through June 2016, meaning that NYCFC might have to pay a transfer fee to bring him to MLS.

Soriano spent five years as an executive with Barcelona before eventually taking the reins at Manchester City in September 2012.

Puyol made his debut for the Spanish national team in 2000 and has earned 100 caps since then, serving as a defensive anchor for the team's 2010 World Cup title.

He has not featured for *La Furia Roja* since a friendly against Uruguay in February 2013.

The report indicates that Puyol could be in line for a multimillion-dollar contract offer, making him a Designated Player in the team’s first year of existence.

Puyol will turn 36 years old in April, and his potential move to New York City FC could be a significant change in his career.

Manchester City’s sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, also played for Barcelona during the 1990s, and his connection to the club could play a role in Puyol's potential move.

New York City FC is set to debut in 2015, and the addition of Puyol could be a major boost to the team.

The transfer fee and contract details are still uncertain, but Puyol's potential move to New York City FC is an exciting development for football fans.

Puyol's experience and skills would be a valuable asset to New York City FC, and his potential move could have a significant impact on the team's performance.

The situation is still unfolding, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see what happens next with Carles Puyol's career.

Puyol's legacy at FC Barcelona is already cemented, but his potential move to New York City FC could be a new chapter in his career.

The football world will be watching to see what happens next with Carles Puyol and New York City FC.