According to the Score's Kristian Jack, the Julian de Guzman to TFC deal is 90% done. JDG has apparently been offered a 3 and a half year deal worth $10 million.
In some respects, he's the ideal candidate to fill our designated player spot. He's Canadian, he's still in his prime, and he's from Toronto. We don't need a big-name star to sell seats - we need a big name star to help us win some more. It has been largely argued that if we are to sign a DP, he should be a striker. Part of me thinks that Mo Johnston is hoping Ali Gerba can help fill this void, and with an already stellar midfield that includes Guevara and De Rosario, he could be thinking that adding De Guzman would bring us over the top.
Aside from Toronto fans, the majority of the MLS faithful will know very little about this guy, simply because he plays for the Canadian national team, and played for Deportivo in Spain. Not exactly the footballing plateau of your average North American supporter. I'd argue that he'd instantly become the league's best midfielder though, and despite my bias, I don't think I'd be too far off. If he does sign, I think a lot of people will see this over time.
Part of the deal could see Carl Robinson leaving BMO Field. Rumours have surfaced that the Welshman is being shopped around in order to make room for De Guz. With Cronin's early success, Robbo would be expendable if JDG signs (De Guzman is hands down 10 times better than him). I wouldn't like to see Robinson go though, and I really can't see him on any other MLS side. Perhaps a move back across the pond would be in the cards?
If I recall correctly, De Guzman said on It's Called Football yesterday that he hoped to have his club future all figured out by the end of this week. It certain will be an interesting few days...
In some respects, he's the ideal candidate to fill our designated player spot. He's Canadian, he's still in his prime, and he's from Toronto. We don't need a big-name star to sell seats - we need a big name star to help us win some more. It has been largely argued that if we are to sign a DP, he should be a striker. Part of me thinks that Mo Johnston is hoping Ali Gerba can help fill this void, and with an already stellar midfield that includes Guevara and De Rosario, he could be thinking that adding De Guzman would bring us over the top.
Aside from Toronto fans, the majority of the MLS faithful will know very little about this guy, simply because he plays for the Canadian national team, and played for Deportivo in Spain. Not exactly the footballing plateau of your average North American supporter. I'd argue that he'd instantly become the league's best midfielder though, and despite my bias, I don't think I'd be too far off. If he does sign, I think a lot of people will see this over time.
Part of the deal could see Carl Robinson leaving BMO Field. Rumours have surfaced that the Welshman is being shopped around in order to make room for De Guz. With Cronin's early success, Robbo would be expendable if JDG signs (De Guzman is hands down 10 times better than him). I wouldn't like to see Robinson go though, and I really can't see him on any other MLS side. Perhaps a move back across the pond would be in the cards?
If I recall correctly, De Guzman said on It's Called Football yesterday that he hoped to have his club future all figured out by the end of this week. It certain will be an interesting few days...
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With the money behind MLSE we deserve to see a winner on the field! We should have the best of the MLS on our side.
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