Lorenzo Insigne's future with Toronto FC remains murky with news that the high-priced Italian designated player is not with the team, two days before the MLS season opener at D.C. United.
Lorenzo Insigne - The Canadian PressLorenzo Insigne's future with Toronto FC remains murky with news that the high-priced Italian designated player is not with the team, two days before the MLS season opener at D.C. United.
"I would say that not much really has changed. I know there's been a lot of speculation in the last probably seven to 14 days but again that's not really for me to comment on."Toronto has been actively trying to shed the 33-year-old Insigne, who is under contract through June 2026. The sources, granted anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, confirmed that Toronto presented the former Napoli captain with transfer offers from Italy , Spain and Turkey .
Insigne was not part of first-team lineups in the club's first two pre-season games and it appears he is facing a choice — either accept a move or mutual termination of his contract or sit for the duration of the deal.
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