Lorenzo Insigne of Toronto FC says he was impressed by MLS when he initially arrived from Napoli and was overjoyed by the warm reception he received.
When he moved to Canada on a free transfer from Napoli in 2022, the 31-year-old winger became the highest-paid player in MLS.
Insigne was greeted as a hero in Canada, and his time in the United States league has so far impressed him.
“Always playing for Napoli, I’ve always been there. So when I came here and I saw that there were all these fans that welcomed me, and they’re from Italy, I was so impressed by it,” Insigne told MLSsoccer.com. “It was very flattering that people across the ocean knew who I am and were waiting for me.
“The easiest part was coming to Toronto, he welcome that everybody had for me and the support and faith they have in me. The most difficult part is me trying to exchange this faith, and providing them with results for my team, and earning their trust in me, not only outside but on the pitch. I’m determined and motivated to give back to the fans what they have been giving to me.”
Insigne has only appeared in 11 MLS games since joining the club last summer, but he has scored six goals in that time.
He’ll be hoping to improve on his team’s excellent start when the new season begins in late February.
The Italy international and his Toronto teammates will open the new MLS season on February 25 against D.C. United.
