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09-08-2009, 03:57 PM
Not sure if this has been posted anywhere... from http://my.thescore.com/footyblog/archive/2009/09/08/25319.aspx
Danny Dichio to announce retirement
Danny Dichio appears to have played his final game for Toronto FC.
The 34-year-old will announce his retirement at a press conference on Wednesday morning. Contrary to other reports this press conference is not to introduce Julian De Guzman. Sources close to De Guzman informed me today that the Canadian international will definitely not be introduced at that press conference.
Dichio, who played the final 20 minutes in Saturday's loss to Colorado, is expected to take up a coaching job at BMO Field with immediate effect.
At some point on Wednesday the club is hopeful of securing the deal for Julian De Guzman. After landing in the country on Sunday night, Julian De Guzman and his representatives spent Monday putting the finishing touches on a deal that will see him play for Toronto FC for the remainder of this season and the following three seasons after that.
Although the possibility of a player's opt-out clause was discussed, in the end it was left out of the contract that will see him become just the second designated player in the league with 3+ years guaranteed. (David Beckham is the first).
De Guzman's deal was approved by MLSE and the only thing that stood in the way after Monday was approval from the league and the need for Mo Johnston to free cap space to allow the 28-year-old to join the squad immediately.
As of Tuesday afternoon the league had still not give their approval on the contract.
Kristian Jack
Danny Dichio to announce retirement
Danny Dichio appears to have played his final game for Toronto FC.
The 34-year-old will announce his retirement at a press conference on Wednesday morning. Contrary to other reports this press conference is not to introduce Julian De Guzman. Sources close to De Guzman informed me today that the Canadian international will definitely not be introduced at that press conference.
Dichio, who played the final 20 minutes in Saturday's loss to Colorado, is expected to take up a coaching job at BMO Field with immediate effect.
At some point on Wednesday the club is hopeful of securing the deal for Julian De Guzman. After landing in the country on Sunday night, Julian De Guzman and his representatives spent Monday putting the finishing touches on a deal that will see him play for Toronto FC for the remainder of this season and the following three seasons after that.
Although the possibility of a player's opt-out clause was discussed, in the end it was left out of the contract that will see him become just the second designated player in the league with 3+ years guaranteed. (David Beckham is the first).
De Guzman's deal was approved by MLSE and the only thing that stood in the way after Monday was approval from the league and the need for Mo Johnston to free cap space to allow the 28-year-old to join the squad immediately.
As of Tuesday afternoon the league had still not give their approval on the contract.
Kristian Jack