Toronto FC Announces Departure of Federico Bernardeschi
Toronto FC has announced that Federico Bernardeschi will no longer be part of the team, making their decision public on Tuesday. The Canadian Major League Soccer club utilized one of their allotted buyouts for guaranteed contracts—a provision available to each MLS team every season—to facilitate this separation.
Bernardeschi’s Career Highlights
Bernardeschi, a 31-year-old Italian forward, joined Toronto midway through the 2022 season as a designated player after a successful tenure in Serie A with Juventus, where he made a total of 134 appearances, netting 8 goals and assisting on 15 occasions. He also earned a noteworthy spot on Italy’s national team, contributing to their success by appearing in the Euro 2020 final, where Italy triumphed over England in a penalty shootout.
General Manager’s Statement
Following discussions about the future, Toronto FC’s general manager Jason Hernandez expressed gratitude toward Bernardeschi, stating:
“After internal discussions with Federico, we were aligned that this was the correct moment to part ways. We would like to thank Fede for his contributions to Toronto FC over the past three years and wish him the best in the next chapter of his career.”
Final Season Performance
In his last MLS season, Bernardeschi managed to score four goals and provide four assists in just 15 games. His overall Toronto FC record stands at 25 goals and 12 assists across 88 matches, marking the end of his four-year adventure in Major League Soccer.
