Toronto FC gave dispense with two Italy stars

Toronto FC on Tuesday announced the separation of two veterans of its Italian players Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. The Canadian club seized two clauses ending the contract that allowed participants to the American MLS every season.

Both players joined Reds as franchise players in July 2022, Insigne from Naples and Bernardeschi, Juventus. They are among the best paid MLS players.

Bernardeschi, 31, scored four goals and gave four assists in 15 mLS games this season, raising the whole with Toronto with 25 goals and 12 assists in 88 games (87 as a starter).

“After talking cIn Federico, we say this is the right time to separate “, General Manager of Toronto assured, Jason Hernández. “We would like to thank Fede for his contributions to Toronto FC for the last three years and we want him to be the best in the next stage of his career.”

Inigne, 34, won a goal and gave three assists to 12 MLS Games this season, which raised a total of Toronto FC to 15 goals and 10 assists in 66 games (56 as a starter).

“After a few conversations, we are pleased to find a pleasurable solution for all the parties involved,” Hernández declared. “We wish Lorenzo as best in the future.”

The second and ethic best paid by MLS

Recognizable He earns 15.4 million dollars (13 million euros) this season, The second best salary on MLS, Lionel Messi just missed in Inter Miami, while Bernardeschi conquered the sixth place with 6,295 million dollars (5.3 million euros) this season.

The well -known contract ended in June 2026 with a choice for the rest of that year. Meanwhile, Bernardeschi covers 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028 and now He was linked to a possible move to Italian Bologna.

Toronto is 13, of 15 teams, at the Eastern Conference classification, at 11 playoff points.