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Hearts in the Air: Lorenzo Insigne gets warm welcome from Toronto FC faithful

TORONTO - Hundreds of pairs of hands came together to form hearts as Toronto FC fans sang and cheered for Lorenzo Insigne.

A visibly touched Insigne made the loving gesture right back.

Insigne was formally introduced to Toronto FC fans Friday night, a celebration nearly seven months in the making after the Italian international signed with the Major League Soccer club Jan. 8.

“Thank you everybody for coming,” said Insigne through a translator. “I just hope that during the game I can contribute and bring Toronto to victory.”

Insigne then closed out his brief appearance on stage by switching to English and shouting “all for one!