Originally Posted by
Mr. Inbetween
I have been chewing on the Belotti = Defoe warning comparisons.
Perhaps. There is some validity.
Still, my understanding was Defoe was always okay with the move/the life but that his 'entourage' had problems.
Particularly, his mother, in adjusting and assimilating into NA/TO life.
Maybe I'm wrong?
IDK, a difference?
That could be the case with Belotti. Yet, he would have the immediate built in support system of his 'Italian' teammates.
As well as, that of an enthusiastic and welcoming Canadian-Italian TO community; generally or...
Northern: Lombardian or Southern: Sicilian and Basilicata.
You may be surprised at how many Italy-Italians have relations or very tight personal or family friends to lean on in the GTA.
If his hesitation at all involves his wife? That would always be understood and should be respected and sympathized with.
No matter how transformational and generational TFC's offering is.
Such 'family' opportunities, considerations and decisions are fraught with doubt, second thoughts and stress.
I believe Belotti and his wife are recent (relatively) parents to a baby girl.
I believe his wife had/has a career; a model celebrity and a media personality.
If she is still working or wants to, then professional considerations are also part of any equation.
This is an aspect where TFC/MLSE should be able to reassure and excel.
Time to use any and all resources at hand, within their own media ownership playgrounds or if language is a barrier for her...
Exploit those historical business and social connects with TLN or CHIN T&R.
Get their 'Big Boy Suits' on. This detail would be an easy one to deal with.