Jonathan Osorio is staying put.
Toronto FC signed the participant to a three-year contract extension, protecting Osorio with the Canadian facet by means of the 2025 Major League Soccer season with an possibility to 2026.
The participant beforehand stood as a free agent, after his contract expired on the finish of the 2022 season.
“Jonathan represents the club and the city, and we are proud to have one of the top Canadian players on our side,” TFC president Bill Manning said in a club statement. “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 at present leads the membership in all-time appearances with 318, after debuting in 2013. Overall, he’s managed 42 targets and 43 assists for Toronto FC.
“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 stated. “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.”
Osorio was a part of TFC’s treble-winning facet in 2017, which gained MLS Cup, the Supporters’ Shield and Canadian Championship. Additionally, he has gained 4 Canadian Championships with the membership.
The participant can also be at present coming off a historic World Cup run with Canada, forming a part of the crew that certified for the event for the primary time since 1986. He featured in all three group stage matches for the Canadian facet.
“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,” head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley stated. “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.”
But Toronto is coming off a disappointing 2022 marketing campaign, after concluding in thirteenth place on the Eastern Conference desk regardless of making a number of stunning transfers. The crew added Lorenzo Insigne and Feredico Bernardeschi to an already stellar roster that included Osorio and Mark-Anthony Kaye. Italian worldwide wingers joined in the summertime as Designated Players, and can see 2023 as their first full season with the membership.