Toronto FC signed former Juventus winger Federico Bernardeschi through 2026.
He registered 12 goals and 24 assists in 183 appearances across all competitions with the Serie A club from 2017-22.
The 28-year-old Italian will be added to the roster as a Designated Player.
“We are thrilled to add Federico to our team,” Toronto FC president Bill Manning said in a news release Friday. “As a player and a person, we believe he’s exactly what we need right now, both on the field and in the locker room. Federico has proven himself to be a champion and a leader at Juventus and for the Italian national team and brings a pedigree to Toronto that’s second to none.”
Bernardeschi won seven trophies at Juventus, including three Serie A championships.
“Having met with Federico a couple of weeks ago, we think he’s a great fit for what we’re trying to build here at TFC and look forward to getting him on the field,” Toronto head coach Bob Bradley said. “He’s an attacking player who is also known for working hard for the team. Federico’s a left footed player who’s comfortable playing on the right wing but can also slide into a central position when needed.”
Before joining Juventus, Bernardeschi played for the Italian clubs Fiorentina and Crotone.
Internationally, he has earned 38 caps and scored six goals for the Italian national team. He scored the game-winning penalty in a shootout to clinch Italy’s victory against England in the 2020 UEFA European Championship final (played in 2021).
–Field Level Media
