{"id":22933,"date":"2025-08-07T18:11:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/mihailovic-signs-with-toronto-fc-million-dollar-transfer-from-colorado-rapids\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T18:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:11:19","slug":"mihailovic-signs-with-toronto-fc-million-dollar-transfer-from-colorado-rapids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/soccer\/mihailovic-signs-with-toronto-fc-million-dollar-transfer-from-colorado-rapids\/","title":{"rendered":"Mihailovic signs with Toronto FC: Million-dollar transfer from Colorado Rapids"},"content":{"rendered":"American midfielder Djordje Mihailovic joins Toronto FC from the Colorado Rapids in a transfer that could reach $9 million, according to MLS clubs.\n\nThe agreement secures $8 million for the Rapids, with the possibility of adding up to an additional $1 million based on certain performance objectives. This transaction becomes the second highest in MLS history for a player, surpassed only by the signing of Evander by FC Cincinnati.\n\nIn addition, Colorado retains a percentage of a future sale of the player, who has signed a Designated Player contract with Toronto until 2028, with an option to extend it until 2029.\n\nMihailovic, who arrived at the Rapids in January 2024 from the Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, requested the transfer for &#8220;personal reasons&#8221;.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I want to thank everyone at the Colorado Rapids for everything they have done for me over the past year. This club brought me back from Europe and supported me in my dream of representing the United States in the Olympics.<\/p><cite>Djordje Mihailovic<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nThe player added that he appreciates the Rapids&#8217; understanding and professionalism in facilitating his transfer. Mihailovic expressed his gratitude to his teammates, coaches, staff, and fans, promising to carry positive memories of his time at the club.\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0807%2Fr1529049_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Djordje Mihailovic se une al Toronto FC en un importante traspaso desde el Colorado Rapids.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nMihailovic, 26 years old, accumulated 23 goals and 18 assists in 63 games with Colorado.\n\nMember of the United States team at the 2024 Olympic Games, Mihailovic has played 11 matches with the United States men&#8217;s national team and participated in the 2023 Gold Cup.\n\nToronto FC, which recently terminated the contracts of Italian internationals Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, calls Mihailovic&#8217;s arrival a &#8220;historic moment&#8221;.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We are delighted to welcome Djordje and his family to Toronto at this important moment in the evolution of our club.<\/p><cite>Jason Hernandez, General Manager of Toronto FC<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nHernandez added that the incorporation of Mihailovic is a clear indication of the ownership&#8217;s intention and commitment to win. In addition, he highlighted that Mihailovic is a fundamental piece for the club, known for his ability to generate scoring opportunities and his winning mentality.\n\nMihailovic began his career at Chicago Fire and previously played two seasons in Canada with CF Montreal.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American midfielder Djordje Mihailovic joins Toronto FC from the Colorado Rapids in a transfer that could reach $9 million, according to MLS clubs. The agreement secures $8 million for the Rapids, with the possibility of adding up to an additional $1 million based on certain performance objectives. 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