Jozy Altidore is ultimate in on a flow to the New England Revolution.
The 32-yr-antique striker still has a yr last on his contract with Toronto FC however doesn't appear to be in new head coach Bob Bradley's plans. TFC nonetheless have one offseason buyout of a assured settlement remaining, so may want to loose up Altidore to make the flow.
On Thursday, Marc Stein mentioned that Altidore might be introduced as a Revs participant sometime this week, at the same time as ESPN's Taylor Twellman added a deal have been 'within the works for months' with the most effective closing sticking factor being whether or not or not TFC buyout the striker's contract.
A one hundred fifteen-time United States worldwide, Altidore would upload unquestioned pedigree to the Revs' forward line. During seven seasons with TFC, the veteran striker has scored seventy nine desires in 173 games across all competition, assisting the Reds win MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield, and Canadian Championship titles.
Altidore's arrival would also offer genuine competition for forwards Gustavo Bou and Adam Buksa - the latter become himself issue to a switch bid from Europe lately with a summer season move on the cards.
The flow might additionally reunite Altidore with head train Bruce Arena, who gave him his expert damage with the New York Red Bulls back in 2006. Arena has already signed gamers he labored with in a preceding spell with the LA Galaxy this offseason in the shape of US internationals Sebastian Lletget and Omar Gonzalez.
It's believed Altidore's signing would be facilitated with Allocation Money, which means he wouldn't command a Designated Player spot. The Revs' already have three DPs in the former of Bou, Buksa, and 2021 MLS MVP Carles Gil.
