“It’s done” as Frodo Baggins famously said in the Lord of the Rings! Orlando City SC‘s most protracted transfer saga ever is now over with Facundo Torres officially being announced as the Lions’ second off-season signing.
Signed as a Young Designated Player, the 21-year-old Uruguay international arrives at Exploria Stadium on a four-year deal from current Primera División champions Peñarol. Continue reading
Just over a week after signing Alexandre Pato, Orlando City SC have recruited their eighth non-draft signing of the off-season – Silvester van der Water.
Signed with Targeted Allocation Money, the 24-year-old Dutch winger arrives at Exploria Stadium on a three-year deal from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo with an additional one-year option. Continue reading
Orlando City SC‘s hunt for left back depth is now over after Oscar Pareja‘s Lions signed Jonathan Suárez on a one-year loan from Liga MX side Querétaro earlier today.
A one-year loan with an option to buy, the 23-year-old is Orlando City SC‘s second loan signing of the off-season after welcoming Brandon Austin from Tottenham last month. Continue reading
Yesterday, respected Portuguese soccer journalist Bruno Andrade tweeted that Benfica’s Franco Cervi is finalising a switch to MLS with Orlando City SC leading the race for the Argentina international winger.
In a translated version of Andrade’s original tweet, it said Oscar Pareja‘s old club FC Dallas have “also shown interest” in Cervi and risk “disrupting the business”. Continue reading
After Alex Leitão cryptically tweeted about a new arrival on Sunday, Orlando City SC officially announced the signing of Alexander Alvarado today.
The 21-year-old Ecuador international becomes the Lions’ second mid-season signing, arriving at Exploria Stadium on loan through the end of 2020 with an option to buy. Continue reading
Yesterday, Spanish source Miranda es Deporte claimed Orlando City SC are set to sign Watford striker Matheus Aiás on a free transfer.
A story quickly uncovered by The Roar, the 23-year-old Brazilian appears to be the new signing City supporters have been anticipating since Alex Leitão teased a new arrival on August 17. Continue reading
While Orlando City SC transfer talk has centred around Florinel Coman recently, Sport.Ro linked the Lions to two fellow Romanians Valentin Mihăilă and Nicușor Bancu this week.
If a highly publicised move for Coman fails, Sport.Ro claims Orlando City SC are eyeing an €8 million package deal for the Universitatea Craiova duo. Continue reading
According to a new report from Romanian source Digi Sport yesterday, FCSB owner Gigi Becali is negotiating the sale of Florinel Coman to Orlando City SC.
The Lions have been strongly linked with the Romanian international since February and the latest report claims a €9 million deal is set to be struck with City paying the fee in three instalments. Continue reading
According to a report from Gazeta Sporturilor today, Orlando City SC have offered €9 million for 40% of the rights to Romanian international winger Florinel Coman.
With his club FCSB wanting all that money at once, the Lions are reportedly willing to quadruple his current salary and pay him €750,000. Continue reading
Thought the move was dead? It might not be just yet. Yesterday, Orlando City SC supporters learned that Cruz Azul dramatically pulled out of a swoop for Lions transfer target Alex Castro.
Last week alone, Castro claimed he wanted an Orlando City SC move with Oscar Pareja confirming the Lions’ interest before the player turned 180 degrees by opting to join Liga MX side Cruz Azul instead. Continue reading
