Lorenzo Insigne says his move to Major League Soccer sideToronto FC came about due to his need for a new challenge after spending his entire career withNapoli.The Italy international agreed to join Toronto in January, going on to finishthe 2021-22 Serie A season with 11 goals in 32
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