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Inter Miami CF acquired Alejandro Pozuelo, the most valuable player of the 2020MLS, from Toronto FC on Thursday in exchange for a general allocation of $ 150,000.
A 30-year-old Spanish midfielder occupies an international roster and designated player slots.
Toronto will receive $ 75,000 in GAM in 2022 and $ 75,000 in 2023.
"I'm excited to welcome a player with Alejandro's caliber. He has proven to be one of the league's most talented talents and will continue here in South Florida. I'm confident, "Chris Henderson, Sports Director at InterMiami, said in a news release. "We were trying to add a decisive and creative attacking player, but he feels fit for his profile."
Pozuelo is this season He scored four goals and five assists in his 16 starts in Toronto. Since joining the Reds in 2019, he has scored a total of 26 goals and 31 assists in 88 his MLS matches (81 starts). This includes 9 goals and 10 assists in his MVP campaign.
Pozuelo won the MLSBest XI honor in both 2019 and 2020.
"I believe Alejandro fits perfectly into our group. He's a great quality player we feel can be a real game changer for us," Head. Coach Phil Neville said. "I can't wait to integrate him into the team. I'm looking forward to seeing him on the Inter-Miami color pitch."
Pozuelo was in Belgium (KRC) before signing with Toronto. We competed for the first division clubs in Genk), Spain (Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis), and England (Swansea City).
As part of the transaction, Toronto will retain the sale rate in case of a future permanent transfer of Pozuero outside the MLS or a transaction within the MLS. InterMiami will send an additional GAM when certain performance-based incentives are reached.
InterMiami (6-7-4, 22 points) is currently 3 points from the playoff photo of the Eastern Conference, with Toronto FC (5-10-3, 18 points) in 12th place. increase.
– Field-level media
