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Andrea Pirlo enjoying MLS lifestyle and won't rule out extending stay

Andrea Pirlo joined NYCFC in July 6
Image: Andrea Pirlo played 13 times for New York City FC last season

Andrea Pirlo is not ruling out staying in MLS beyond this season, and says he enjoys the anonymity of life in New York.

The New York City FC midfielder played 13 times in MLS last season having moved from Juventus in July, playing alongside Frank Lampard in the Big Apple. 

Pirlo's contract runs until December 2017, and in an interview with T: The New York Times Style Magazine, the 36-year-old Italian revealed how the lifestyle in America may help convince him to stay.

Steven Gerrard #8 of Los Angeles Galaxy bumps Andrea Pirlo #21 of New York City FC during the second half at StubHub Center, MLS
Image: Pirlo is playing alongside the likes of Steven Gerrard (L), Ashley Cole, Robbie Keane and Didier Drogba in MLS

"I don't rule out the idea of staying here," Pirlo said. "That could be something interesting. I always wanted to come here to play, but I never thought it would be so soon.

"Just being able to go out to dinner at the trendiest restaurants - in Italy, I can't do that.

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"There were times we were kept in our dressing room until late at night because it wasn't safe to go home. Our bus would get attacked, the tyres slit."

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New York City FC kick-off their MLS campaign with a trip to Chicago Fire on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1HD from 7.05pm.

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The 2016 MLS season kicks off this Sunday with Chicago Fire v New York City and Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew live on Sky Sports 1HD from 7:05pm