TORONTO — The Atomic Ant is back with Toronto FC. Former star striker Sebastian Giovinco, the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 83 goals, has rejoined the MLS club as a special adviser and team ambassador.
Former star striker Sebastian Giovinco, the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 83 goals, has rejoined the MLS club as a special adviser and team ambassador.
Giovinco, now 37, spent four seasons in Toronto colours , helping the club win the Canadian Championship, Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup in 2017. Giovinco also won the George Gross Memorial Trophy as Canadian Championship MVP , CONCACAF Champions League Golden Ball and made both the CONCACAF and CONCACAF Champions League Best XI .
The Italian quit the well-heeled Saudi club in August 2021 by mutual agreement, retiring after a short stint with Italy's Sampdoria in 2022. But he and his family maintained their residence in Toronto.Giovinco, who won 23 caps for Italy, says his new role will range from representing TFC in the community to helping with player development, scouting and recruitment.
Giovinco terrorized defenders with his pace and guile. He could finish with both feet and was deadly from set pieces.
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