Toronto FC are close to signing Genoa defender Domenico Criscito, in line with a report from Fabrizio Romano.
The 35-year-vintage has formerly been connected with the Canadian Major League Soccer facet as head teach and wearing director Bob Bradley continues to recondition their squad.
He could come to be Toronto’s 2nd Italian signing of the offseason after the crew finalized a deal to bring ahead Lorenzo Insigne within the summer season. Insigne currently captains Napoli.
Criscito stands as modern captain of Italian side Genoa, in which he’s recorded 29 desires and 31 assists in 269 appearances in all competitions for the reason that his debut in 2003. The player has also featured for Juventus and Zenit Saint Petersburg.
During his stint with the Russian aspect, Criscito lifted Premier League titles.
Internationally, Criscito has earned 26 caps with Italy’s national team, closing proposing in an October 2018 friendly against Ukraine. He also formed part of the 2010 World Cup crew, and commenced for the duration of all 3 group-level video games for the Azzurri.
After bringing in Bradley, Toronto has seen a revolution inside the membership. Their 2022 MLS season opener saw a 1-1 draw towards FC Dallas, but deployed a brand new-look backline to offer lovers desire of instantaneous development.
Canadian homegrown gamers Jacob Shaffelburg and Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty started at fullback, at the same time as most up-to-date Designated Player Carlos Salcedo led at center again along Chris Mavinga.
The crew returns to motion on March five in opposition to the New York Red Bulls at BMO Field.
