Contratto di cinque anni a 9 milioni e mezzo di euro: a giugno lascia l’Italia
Mediaset Sport – Offerta irrinunciabile e Lorenzo Insigne ha praticamente ceduto al corteggiamento del Toronto. Nelle ultime ore è stato perfezionato l’accordo sulla base di 9,5 milioni di euro a stagione per cinque anni e il suo addio al Napoli è ormai conclamato. Il capitano partenopeo lascerà la squadra che l’ha cresciuto a parametro zero a giugno dopo che con Aurelio De Laurentiis non è riuscito a trovare un accordo economico: la proposta degli azzurri si è fermata a 3,5 milioni di euro all’anno.
A 30 anni, dopo 10 anni in azzurro, la squadra della sua città, Insigne ha scelto una nuova avventura. La MLS, lontano da casa, per non ferire la sua gente e guadagnare 50 milioni di euro, tanti soldi. Troppi per dire di no nonostante un campionato poco competitivo e il rischio anche di perdere la maglia della Nazionale. A inizio gennaio, addirittura, è già prevista la firma e poi gli ultimi sei mesi con la maglia del Napoli. Un lungo e doloroso addio.30 anni, dopo 10 anni in azzurro, la squadra della sua città, Insigne ha scelto una nuova avventura. La MLS, lontano da casa, per non ferire la sua gente e guadagnare 50 milioni di euro, tanti soldi. Troppi per dire di no nonostante un campionato poco competitivo e il rischio anche di perdere la maglia della Nazionale. A inizio gennaio, addirittura, è già prevista la firma e poi gli ultimi sei mesi con la maglia del Napoli. Un lungo e doloroso addio.
Toronto FC should expect stiff competition in Lorenzo Insigne sweepstakes
Tipofthetower – With Toronto FC reportedly set to offer Lorenzo Insigne a significant deal, the Italian striker still has some European clubs circling back. Whenever a team like Toronto FC is looking to make a big splash and acquire a player like Lorenzo Insigne, there are many hurdles the team has to overcome. For starters, it is usually a preference for a player to remain in Europe for many reasons and in Insigne’s case, his heart remains with his hometown team in Naples.
At the same time, reports out of Italy say that he is being offered less money in a four-year offer. So, with a reported $7 million (USD) per year offer on the table, TFC is positioning itself to be a serious option because of the financial commitment they are willing to make. At 30-years-old, that is significant money for Insigne to earn at the back end of his career if that is what he is looking to get. Of course, the other thing that has to be considered is the impact Insigne’s decision will have on his ability to play for Italy in the World Cup. Obviously, the Azzurri still need to qualify for the tournament but history has shown back that MLS players tend to get overlooked as shown when Sebastian Giovinco was not an option for Italy in 2016. If Insigne’s spot on Roberto Mancini’s squad isn’t an issue, then there remains one final hurdle in all of this. Interest from other teams including other European clubs.
Insigne, maxi offerta di Toronto della Mls: il giocatore lascerebbe Napoli in estate
La squadra canadese mette sul piatto un contratto di 5 anni a circa 10 milioni di euro a stagione. Il giocatore pare intenzionato ad accettarla, col Napoli che lo perderebbe a giugno a parametro zero.
Le possibilità di un lieto fine sono sempre meno. Non sono stati registrati passi in avanti nella trattativa tra Lorenzo Insigne e il Napoli per il rinnovo e adesso l’attaccante sta valutando molto più seriamente l’offerta del Toronto Fc. I canadesi hanno ribadito il proprio interesse negli ultimi giorni all’agente del giocatore. La tentazione è forte, la proposta è di quelle irrinunciabili – e impareggiabili – da un punto di vista economico: un quinquennale da circa 10 milioni di euro a stagione più bonus legati a gol e assist, a partire dalla prossima estate. Insigne, infatti, ha intenzione di concludere in ogni caso l’annata sportiva a Napoli prima di trasferirsi. L’inizio della Mls è previsto a marzo e prima del via bisognerà depositare eventualmente il contratto firmato.
Reports: Toronto FC serious contenders to land Insigne
Toronto FC could be on the verge of landing a major talent.
According to Fabrizio Romano of CBS Soccer and SkySports Italy, TFC is a “more than serious” contender to land Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne. Romano adds a deal could see Insigne make €11.5 million per season on a five-year deal with € 4.5 million add-ons linked to personal goals and targets. Details are being discussed with Insigne and his agent, Romano reports.
European outlet SportMediaset is reporting Insigne and Toronto FC are close to an agreement. Rumours of a fit between Insigne and Toronto have swirled for weeks but neither TFC nor Napoli has commented officially.
Winger Carlos Vela of LAFC is currently the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with a salary in the range of $6 million per season.
Insigne, who would immediately become one of the most talented players in the MLS, is drawing interest from other European clubs as an Italian newspaper reported Sunday that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the 30-year-old. Inter Milan is also interested but could have trouble matching TFC’s potential offer, according to as.com.
Insigne has scored 89 goals in 319 appearances for Napoli since he began playing regularly with the first team in 2012. He was also a member of Italy’s EURO 2020-winning side from this past summer.
A new transfer window is set to open when the new year begins.
TFC in advanced talks to land Italian star Lorenzo Insigne with record sum: reports
Cbc – Toronto FC is in advanced talks to land Italian star forward Lorenzo Insigne. A source, not authorized to speak on the negotiations, confirmed that discussions between the MLS team and the Napoli captain’s camp are serious and have been going on for a while but have yet to be finalized. It appears the talks may be reaching a tipping point, however.
Reports have suggested Toronto is willing to pay a record sum to have Insigne in TFC colours. Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela led the league in pay last season at $6.3 million US. Landing the 30-year-old Insigne would be for a coup for a Toronto team looking to return to its winning ways when another Italian, Sebastian Giovinco, led the attack with panache. Giovinco made $7.1 million in 2018 in his final year with Toronto, with Insigne costing considerably more.
Lorenzo Insigne buzz might lead to record deal with Toronto FC
TorontoStar – The MLS club has reportedly been in pursuit of the Napoli star for almost two months, dangling the largest salary offer in Major League Soccer history.
Toronto FC president Bill Manning promised significant changes after the curtain closed on a dismal six-win season.
Signing Italian star Lorenzo Insigne — reportedly a TFC target for almost two months, with talks intensifying of late — would qualify as one of the most significant moves in Major League Soccer history.
The Reds are reportedly willing to pay the 30-year-old playmaker a league-record salary. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted Tuesday that the Reds have offered Insigne a 5 1/2-year deal that would guarantee him about $16 million Canadian per season, with the potential for more than $6.5 million in bonuses.
The highest paid player in MLS this past season was Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela at about $8 million Canadian.
Toronto FC in advanced talks to land Italian star Lorenzo Insigne: CP source
CityNews – Toronto FC is in advanced talks to land Italian star forward Lorenzo Insigne.
A source, not authorized to speak on the negotiations, confirmed that discussions between the MLS team and the Napoli captain’s camp are serious and have been going on for a while but have yet to be finalized. It appears the talks may be reaching a tipping point, however.
