Diego Forlan to Toronto FC

[killgod]

Toronto FC reportedly could be on the way to signing an international star as their latest designated player.

The Globe and Mail is reporting that Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan could be unveiled as a member of the team as early as this week.

The 34-year-old was one of the stars of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where he shared the tournament lead for the most goals scored and was awarded the Golden Ball as best player in the tournament.

Over the course of his career, Forlan has played for Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and his current club Brazil's Internacional.

Toronto FC is currently second last in the Eastern Conference sitting ahead of D.C. United for the bottom position.

He's old, but we're terrible so I'll take it.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Seems like a great move to me.

 

[Xixak]

Solid for TFC

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Not so fast.. apparently not happening after all.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/uruguayan-striker-diego-forlan-denies-toronto-fc-move-1.1358139

 

Toronto FC fans hoping to see another dismal season turn around with the addition of Uruguayan soccer star Diego Forlan may be out of luck for now, after the striker denied reports he was signing with the Canadian club.
Rumours swirled over the past week that Toronto’s team – struggling with the second-worst record in Major League Soccer – would nab Forlan from his Brazilian club Sport Club Internacional early this week when the league’s international transfer window opens.
Unfortunately the whistle was blown a bit prematurely.

“I said I would like to play in the United States, also in the Middle East,” he told reporters on Monday, dispelling the rumors.
“But I have a contract here for another two years. I’m very happy here and I have a contract. Today you know, there are so many websites on the Internet to see if the source is right or not,” he continued.
The Washington Post originally published a story last week claiming the team was set to sign Forlan to their roster. Reports continued as late as Sunday by The Globe and Mail, also stating Forlan would join the Reds.
However, it doesn’t seem like Forlan has plans on going anywhere.
“But I would like to stay at Inter, until not only the (2014) World Cup, but until the end of the contract,” he added.
Forlan was awarded the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball after scoring five goals and leading Uruguay to the semi-finals – the furthest the country has progressed in the international tournament since 1970.
The 34-year-old also made headlines last month at the Confederations Cup when he became the first player to make 100 international appearances for Uruguay.
Bringing big names to soccer clubs is not foreign to Tim Leiweke, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment’s new CEO. Prior to taking over in Toronto, he ran the show for the LA Galaxy and famously signed soccer stars David Beckham and Robbie Keane to the squad. Leiweke has made it his priority to turn Toronto FC around and shake things up with the addition of big names who will make an even bigger difference on the field.
Even without Forlan, TFC has recently welcomed a new addition to the team. Toronto acquired midfielder Michael Thomas from Sporting Kansas City on July 2 in exchange for a second round draft pick in the 2015 draft.
Besides holding the second-worst record in the league, Toronto FC is currently in second-last place in the eastern conference and is 13 points away from making this year’s playoffs. The team has never made the playoffs.
The MLS’ secondary international transfer window opens July 9 and runs through August 8.

 

[Chrispy]

Saw this tweet yesterday about it

 

[killgod]

Reports saying that he's here, right now, signing the transfer sheet.

We'll see if it's true, as he's listed as probable to play in Brazil tonight.



Money is no issue for TFC, they will break the bank for this.

 

[Trmszczykowski]

I had hoped that this would go through for Toronto. It truly would have been a coup, No matter his age.

 

[seaplus]

please happen

 

[CaribbeanJoseph]

:lol:

 

[Fappin Raptor]

:lol:

Typical Liverpool bandwagon fan comment.