Toulouse Football Club has finally found a player to fill the void left by the departures of the summer. The club has officially signed Thomas Jorgensen, a young Danish midfielder, for 9 million euros. The young player, who will turn 21 on September 30, has committed to the club until 2030.
What's happening ?
Toulouse Football Club has paid 7.5 million euros in cash and 1.5 million euros in bonuses to convince Viborg to let go of their young midfielder. It's a double record for the club: a sale for Viborg, a purchase for the Violets.
Why is this important for Toulouse Football Club ?
The club hopes that the young player has a huge potential. Viktor Bezhani, the sporting director of TFC, said that Thomas Jorgensen « is a player that many supporters have been waiting for and who possesses, according to us, a huge potential ».
What comes next ?
Toulouse Football Club will start the new season on Saturday 22 August at home against Olympique Lyonnais. With Jorgensen as a starter? It's up to the new coach, Jens Berthel Askou, to decide. Toulouse Football Club finished last season in 10th place in the Ligue 1 table, with 37 points, 10 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses in 30 matches. The club scored 41 goals and conceded 42, for a goal difference of -1. The club is 26 points behind the leaders, Paris Saint-Germain.
