MLS - Toronto FC, Michael Bradley speaks on Altidore's situation

15.06.2021 04:30 of Desk TransferMarketWeb Twitter:    see readings
MLS - Toronto FC, Michael Bradley speaks on Altidore's situation
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Just 2 weeks ago it looked like Jozy Altidore had played his last game with Toronto FC. After another fight with new coach Chris Armas, the striker was told to coach on his own. Below, what Michael Bradley, a long time teammate and close friend of the striker, said about the situation:

Jozy and I have a long relationship. He and I have shared a lot of incredible moments together, both with Toronto FC and with the national team. There’s been some big successes, there’s been some huge disappointment, but when you go through as many experiences together like we have, that will always mean something, that will always be there, no one can ever take those away from us. And so at this point, I want the best possible situation and outcome for Jozy and for his family and for the club, because obviously it’s no secret how much I love and care about the club, and how much I’ve given to try to help turn this club into something different and special. And so, it’s not an easy situation, it’s not a simple situation, and so all I can say is, again, I hope there’s a solution where Jozy gets the respect and the appreciation that he deserves from the fans and from the city for the incredible role that he has played in putting this club where we are right now. When the book gets written, and when all is said and done, we’re talking about one of the best—if not the best player—to ever play for the club. And the role that he played in on so many of the big nights, it can’t be overstated. I hope that there’s a solution and an outcome that is fitting of all of that where Jozy and his family can be happy and have what they deserve, and I hope that that same outcome and solution is what leaves the club in a great place to continue to have success and to continue to write more pages in our history. And so, it’s sports. It’s football. These things do happen. We’ll leave the rest for Jozy and his agent and for the club, and they’ll navigate that, but those are my thoughts.”