Lorenzo Insigne will join Toronto FC.
Toronto FC will sign Lorenzo Insigne from Napoli in the summer, the Major League Soccer club said on Saturday. Insigne will be added to the squad as a designated player, pending receipt of his international transfer certificate, after signing a four-year deal.
MLS and Toronto finished second-bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference last season with six wins from 34 matches. The forward's contract at Napoli expires at the end of the season and he will move to Canada as a free agent, with reports suggesting he could earn $12.5 million a year.
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Bill Manning said that this was a historic and exciting day for Toronto FC.
Lorenzo is a world-class attacking player. He was a European champion with Italy and has performed on the biggest stages during his club career. Lorenzo can change games. He plays the game with joy and passion, and our fans and supporters are going to love watching him as a member of our team.
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Bob Bradley, Toronto FC head coach and sporting director, said they are looking forward to having Lorenzo join them.
His ability to create chances for himself and his teammates is special. I have watched him for many years and know he is a player for the team. Lorenzo is the kind of player that you want to watch because there's always a chance he'll do something special.
Since graduating from the academy, Insigne has made over 400 appearances. The forward won the Italian Cup twice in the past decade, after early loan moves to Cavese, Foggia and Pescara.
Insigne was part of the Italy team that won the Euro 2020 title, scoring 10 goals in 53 caps.
He will join O'Neill at Toronto. A free transfer was the reason why O'Neill moved to the club.
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