Things have come to a head between Toronto FC and Lorenzo Insigne. Insigne, whose salary of US$15.4 million last season was second only to Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer, has been told that he does not fit in Toronto's style of play under new coach Robin Fraser, said two sources with knowledge of the situation.
Lorenzo Insigne - The Canadian PressThings have come to a head between Toronto FC and Lorenzo Insigne.
"At the end of the day, we are looking at all the players and looking at players in different scenarios," Fraser said after the game when asked about Insigne's late participation."It's just how it worked out." In 54 MLS outings, he has 14 goals and 14 assists — which have come at a cost of more than US$30 million.
"TFC is a complete rebuild … Everything is on the table," said Pelley, president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
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