Veteran midfielder Osorio signs three-year contract to stay in Toronto
Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has elected to remain in Toronto, reasonably than take a look at the waters overseas.
Osorio, whose contract with Toronto FC had expired, has signed a brand new three-year contract plus a 2026 choice with Toronto, utilizing focused allocation cash.
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The 30-year-old can be getting into his eleventh season in TFC colors subsequent yr.
The focused allocation cash permits the membership to purchase down the wage cap cost for an present participant offering he earns greater than the utmost wage funds cost, which was US$612,500 in 2022.
Osorio, who made US$1.026 million in 2022, leads the MLS membership with 318 appearances in all competitions and is tied for third in franchise scoring with 58 targets.
Osorio has lifted 9 trophies as a Toronto participant together with the MLS Cup (2017), three Eastern Conference Championships (2016, 2017, 2019), one MLS Supporters’ Shield (2017) and 4 Canadian Championships (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020).
“Jonathan represents the club and the city, and we are proud to have one of the top Canadian players on our side,” Toronto FC president Bill Manning said in a statement Monday. “He is a true professional and a real competitor who wants to strive every year for trophies. His passion and love for Toronto FC represent what we are as a club, and we know he will contribute to further success.”
Osorio has made no secret of his want to play in Europe and at TFC’s end-of-season availability in October, famous “Everything’s an option at this point.”
But he mentioned it needed to be the correct transfer.
“Should a good opportunity present itself overseas, if it’s the best option, then I will take it,” he mentioned. “For me it’s about taking the best option. It’s not about going to Europe because I dreamt about it. It’s about now I think I’m at the point of my career where it has to be the right move.”
He finally elected to remain put.
“Ten years ago, my dream was to play for this club. Today, my dream is to make history with Toronto FC and take the club back to where it belongs,” Osorio mentioned in an announcement Monday. “This club and city mean everything to me. I am excited to continue to play in the biggest games at BMO Field in front of our fans and compete to be successful and win trophies every year.”
Toronto (9-18-7) completed out of the playoffs in thirteenth spot within the Eastern Conference for the second yr in a row.
“I have enjoyed working with Jonathan this past season, and I’m excited to know he’s returning to the club for the long-term,” Bob Bradley, mentioned Toronto’s head coach and sporting director, mentioned in an announcement. “Everyone knows what Jonathan has done for the club. He has established himself as a leader on and off the field. His work ethic and commitment to the club are important to us moving forward.”
Osorio, who noticed motion in all three of Canada’s video games on the World Cup in Qatar, has received 60 caps for Canada.
In different news, former Toronto FC defender Doneil Henry has joined Minnesota United.
The 29-year-old from Brampton, Ont., began the season with Los Angeles FC earlier than becoming a member of TFC in July after being waived.
Henry has received 44 caps for Canada however missed the World Cup after struggling a calf damage on the eve of the event. He was with the Canadian squad in a non-playing function in Qatar.
The defender has additionally frolicked with South Korea’s Suwon Bluewings, Vancouver Whitecaps, Ottawa Fury, Norway’s AC Horsens and England’s West Ham and Blackburn.
Henry has been a stalwart for Canada, participating in two cycles of World Cup qualifying and three Gold Cups. He captained Canada for the primary time in October 2021.
In becoming a member of Minnesota, Henry can be enjoying alongside fellow Canadian Dayne St. Clair and former TFC gamers Clint Irwin and Kemar Lawrence.
