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Transfer wrap: Insigne to swap Napoli for Toronto FC

Aside from loan spells early in his career, the Euro 2020 winner has spent his entire club career at his hometown side.
Aside from loan spells early in his career, the Euro 2020 winner has spent his entire club career at his hometown side.

Italy international Lorenzo Insigne has ended his long association with Napoli after signing a pre-contract agreement with Toronto FC.

The 30-year-old winger, who made his debut for Napoli in 2010, will link up with the Major League Soccer side on 1 July on a four-year deal.

Insigne has made 416 appearances for the Serie A club, scoring 114 goals and providing 95 assists, and won 53 caps for his country, including playing in this summer's Euro 2020 final win over England at Wembley.

Toronto president Bill Manning told the club's official website: "This is a historic and exciting day for our club.

"Lorenzo is a world-class attacking player in the prime of his career. He was a European champion with Italy and has performed on the biggest stages during his club career with Napoli.

"Lorenzo has the talent to change games. He plays the game with joy and passion, and our fans and supporters are going to love watching him as a member of our team."

Napoli have managed to bring in a new man however, with Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe agreeing a loan deal until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old has signed a temporary deal until 30 June, 2022 with the Serie A side.

Tuanzebe, who spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, has struggled for game time in Manchester this term.

The England Under-21 international started six league games in 2021-22.

He will now bolster Luciano Spalletti's side, who are third in Serie A, six points off top, and host Sampdoria on Sunday.

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