MONTREAL — Mathieu Choinière is heading to Europe.
CF Montreal announced Tuesday that Choinière is joining Switzerland's Grasshopper Club Zurich, ending a months-long saga after the homegrown midfielder reportedly requested a trade in May due to an impasse in contract negotiations.The transfer fee for the two-time Major League Soccer all-star was not revealed by either club.
The versatile 25-year-old from Saint-Alexandre, Que., was Montreal’s MVP last year after a breakout campaign of five goals and five assists in 28 MLS games. This season, he had two goals and three assists through 17 games. "Mathieu aspired to experience the European game, and his departure is another fine example of the sporting project we are building in Montreal. We wish him the very best of success in Switzerland and for the remainder of his career."Midfielder Ismael Kone and defenders Derek Cornelius and Moise Bombito , among others, are also joining new clubs after Canada’s impressive showing at Copa.
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