OFFICIAL: Toronto FC signs Giovinco

 

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The MLS outfit announces that it will acquire the rights to Sebastian Giovinco upon the expiry of his contract in July 2015


The subject of Toronto FC’s “major announcement” at 13:00 local time was no surprise to anyone: Toronto FC has acquired the sporting rights to Sebastian Giovinco.
The move will take place on July 1, 2015 after Giovinco’s current contract with Juventus expires.

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney is excited at the prospect of Giovinco’s arrival: “For me [Sebastian) is best used as a second forward or as an attacking midfielder. We needed a player that could help us create in the attacking third”, TorontoFC.ca reports.

Toronto FC CEO Tim Bezbatchenko stated that today marks an historic moment for Toronto, but also for the MLS as Giovinco is in his prime and has decided to make a permanent move to Major League Soccer. Bezbatchenko also specified that no money was paid to Juventus for this transfer, thus confirming that he will not move to Toronto until after his contract’s expiry.

TFC thus beats out competition from European outfits who were pursuing Giovinco, whose 5-year, $7 million deal plus a potential $3 million is bonuses was confirmed today.

Giovinco will leave Europe after 237 appearances, in which he scored a total 49 goals and provided 49 assists in Serie A, Serie B, Italian Cup, Champions League, Europa League and Italian Supercup. He’ll be welcomed with open arms by Toronto fans.

Giovinco will be ferried over to Toronto with boatloads of cash, and TFC’s expectations will be sky high to finally reach the playoffs, and more.

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