Drama as Son of Italian Star Interrupts Father’s Press Conference at New Club to Make a Declaration

Drama as Son of Italian Star Interrupts Father’s Press Conference at New Club to Make a Declaration

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
  • Lorenzo Insigne will join Toronto FC ahead of next season after the Italian striker signed a four-year deal with the Canadian outfit
  • The outgoing Napoli star had signed a pre-contract back in January as he flew to Toronto with his wife and their two sons
  • During a chat with the press following his unveiling, the player’s son interrupted the new signing saying ‘Daddy, I love you’

Italian international Lorenzo Insigne has officially joined Toronto FC, but it was his son that stole the show during the unveiling.

The outgoing Napoli forward has signed a four-year deal with the Canadian side to become the highest-paid player in MLS history.

SPORTbible reports that a pre-contract was signed back in January with the striker flying to Toronto along with his wife Jenny and kids Christian and Carmine.

Lorenzo Insigne, Toronto FC, Napoli, Transfer
Lorenzo Insigne has left Napoli to join Canadian side Toronto FC. Photo: Franco Romano
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With assistance from a translator, Insigne attended to several questions from a set of journalists as he discussed his decision to move from Napoli to Toronto at 31.

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A stunning moment came during the presser earlier this week after the media officer of Toronto FC announced that there would be one more question, suddenly one of Insigne's sons came onto the mic and said: "Daddy, I love you."

The footballer could not help but smiled and had no choice but to blow a kiss towards the young chap.

Further reports say Insigne will earn $15 million-per-season contract - usurping Chicago Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri.

Insigne told MLSSoccer :

“It's been very difficult to leave Napoli, the city and the team, but it's a choice that I had to make. And it's been a life choice for me and also for the future of my kids.”

Tottenham offer £100m for Richarlison and Gordon

English Premier League club Tottenham have offered £80million plus a further £20 million based on appearances for Everton pair of Richarlison and Anthony Gordon.

The Toffees are willing to sell Richarlison who is valued at £50 million as rivals Chelsea are also hoping to land the Brazilian ahead of next season.

But Everton are keen on retaining the services of winger Anthony Gordon who is a massive fans’ favourite.

Glen Johnson opposes Ronaldo to Chelsea reports

Sports Brief earlier reported that former Chelsea star Glen Johnson has blasted the club after reports they are interested in the signing of Man United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Blues are believed to be eyeing a sensational summer move for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner who has a year left on his current deal with United.

New Chelsea owner, todd Boehly, reportedly met with Ronaldo's agent in Portugal to discuss the football star's Old Trafford future and a possible switch to West London.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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