Lorenzo Insigne assures that his incorporation to Toronto FC was not for money [Video]

Lorenzo Insigne, the new Italian star for Toronto in the MLS league, declared this Monday in his presentation to the press that he has decided to play for the Canadian club for his family, not for the money, and that he is ready for the challenge.

Insigne, who was accompanied by his family at all times during the presentation at BMO Field, the stadium where Toronto FC plays, repeated on several occasions that the reason why decided to leave Europe and Napoli is the welfare of his two children.

“I could have stayed in Europe. I am 31 years old so I still have many years ahead of me. But I wanted to choose the happiness and well-being of my family“Insigne explained whose words in Italian were translated by an interpreter.

“It was very difficult to leave Napoli”, said the Italian player, adding that “life is like that” and that after only a few days in Toronto, he is impressed by the people and the quality of life enjoyed in the Canadian metropolis.

Insigne arrives at Toronto FC after 16 years at Napoli. According to media reports in Italy and Canada, Insigne will receive 8 million dollars a year after taxes, which makes him the highest paid player in the history of the MLS league.

In comparison , the Swedish Zlatan Ibrahimovic received 7.2 million dollars for the season of 2019 with the LA Galaxy.

In addition , Insigne has committed to playing four years with Toronto FC.

It is expected that Insigne’s first match with Toronto FC will be on July 9 against the San José Earthquakes.

Insigne will play with the number 24, the same number he had at Napoli, the team with which he scored 122 goals during his 16 career years.

Toronto FC President Bill Manning stated that he hopes Insigne will push the Canadian team to win the MLS championship again, which he already won in 2019.