Former star forward Sebastian Giovinco rejoins Toronto FC in front-office role

By The Canadian Press on October 5, 2024.

Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) keeps the ball in bounds as he runs up field during MLS soccer action against the Atlanta United in Toronto, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

TORONTO – The Atomic Ant is back with Toronto FC.

Former star striker Sebastian Giovinco is rejoining the Major League Soccer club as a special adviser and team ambassador.

Giovinco is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer with 83 goals.

Toronto FC made the announcement ahead of tonight’s regular-season finale against league-leading Inter Miami at BMO Field.

The 37-year-old Giovinco played for Toronto from 2015 through 2018 before leaving in early 2019 to play in Saudi Arabia.

He helped Toronto win the MLS Cup in 2017.

This article by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 5, 2024