Star striker Jozy Altidore bids farewell to Toronto FC in social media post
TORONTO — After seven seasons, star striker Jozy Altidore has bid farewell to Toronto via a social media post.
While Toronto FC has not said much about Altidore’s absence from training camp, his departure was expected. Coach Bob Bradley, who doubles as the MLS team’s sporting director, said earlier this week an announcement on the 32-year-old forward’s future was coming “shortly.”
In typical Altidore fashion, he made the announcement himself.
A source, not authorized to speak publicly on the matter because talks have been ongoing behind the scenes, said TFC and Altidore’s representatives have been in prolonged discussions about a contract buyout. The New England Revolution reportedly is waiting in the wings to sign Altidore, one of TFC’s three designated players.