Federico Bernardeschi has revealed he had a number of affords after leaving Juventus, however the ambition of Toronto FC and Major League Soccer performed a key position in his transfer throughout the Atlantic.
The 28-year-old Italy worldwide was one among a lot of eye-catching additions for TFC this summer season alongside compatriots Lorenzo Insigne – who agreed a contract earlier within the yr – and Domenico Criscito.
Speaking to TLN, Bernardeschi has revealed he turned down different affords from ‘necessary’ golf equipment to maneuver to Toronto.
“I believe that I finished a journey at Juventus. There were various teams we spoke to, and various teams that came forward,” he stated.
“They’re important names and I thank them, but there were little things that didn’t work out one way or another. With Toronto, everything went smoothly.”
Though TFC have continued to wrestle, Bernardeschi has made a wonderful begin in MLS, scoring eight objectives and aiding one other two in his first 11 appearances.
🗣️ @fbernardeschi!!!
Bernardeschi scores on his debut to make it 3-0 to @TorontoFC. pic.twitter.com/YFUb7tEE7s
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 24, 2022
That’s given the ahead loads of time to judge the standard of the league, and Bernardeschi has actually been impressed by MLS thus far.
“I think MLS has a great future, I think they have very big projects, not only here in Toronto as they’re showing, but for the entire league,” he said.
“This is good for all football worldwide but especially for football and sport in North America. It is beautiful to see and for sure it’s beautiful to be a part of.”
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