Manchester City defender Shay Facey joins Rotherham United on loan

Manchester City defender Shay Facey has been sent on loan to English Championship side Rotherham United until the end of the season, the club announced Saturday.

Facey, 20, spent last season on loan with New York City FC in Major League Soccer. He made his debut early in 2015 as a substitute against the New England Revolution, but failed to establish himself as a starter for the team.

After his original deal was meant to go until June, Facey extended his loan spell until the end of the 2015 MLS season.

Facey joins a Rotherham side fighting to survive relegation; the Millers currently sit in 21st place, one spot out of the relegation zone.