SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The New York Red Bulls have announced that forward Giorgi Chirgadze has undergone left hip surgery to repair a labrum tear and decompress the joint.
The Red Bulls said Monday that Chirgadze is expected to recover in four to five months.
The 19-year-old Chirgadze, from Brooklyn, was the first player to sign with New York under the Homegrown Player rule on Sept. 11, 2009. Under MLS rules, he was eligible to train with the team, but could not play in games until the 2010 season.
Chirgadze previously played for the Red Bulls’ Under-20 Academy team that won the Super-20 National Championship.
