Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar is the newest addition to a made over Toronto FC squad. The move is not official yet, but a number of sources stated Cesar will be joining TFC on a loan from Queens Park Rangers.
``Julio he should be officially introduced to his new club. Toronto should be finalizing the last few details and he should be in great condition. There will be no problem with him,`` Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari told the media in a press conference.
This MLS offseason TFC showed their commitment to winning by making several high profile moves.including England striker Jermaine Defoe and American midfielder Michael Bradley.
TFC manager Ryan Nelsen said he is delighted at the opportunity of working with Cesar and is hopeful his club can seal the deal.
``I`m kind of excited if something like this did eventuate, for all the fans of Toronto, for all you guys, to be able to have a current Brazilian national team player about to go to the World Cup is something special for the club and for the city, in my opinion,`` said Nelsen.
TFC became the MLS`fourteenth team in 2007 and are looking to make their first trip to the playoffs. They`ll be kicking off their first regular season game on the road Mar. 15 against the Seattle Sounders.
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