Toronto FC’s off-season shopping appears to be just about complete.
On Tuesday, the MLS club announced the signing of Norwegian international Sigurd Rosted, an experienced defender who is the latest piece in a rejigged backline.
The former Brondby IF centre back joins free agent signing Matt Hedges at the heart of the Toronto defence flanked by fellow newcomer Raoul Petretta and holdover Richie Laryea at fullback. Former New York City FC captain Sean Johnson, a key off-season free agent addition, starts in goal.
Rosted’s signing had been expected since Brondby said farewell to the 28-year-old last week on its official Twitter account, saying the defender was travelling to Toronto “to negotiate his personal terms.