Djordje Mihailovic says he was drawn to Toronto FC by the opportunity to add to its winning tradition. Now it’s up to the MLS club to surround the star playmaker with the talent to get the franchise back to those lofty heights.

Mihailovic joins Toronto as a designated player, signing a 3 1/2-year contract through the end of 2028 with a club option for 2029.

Toronto FC's rebuild has taken a major step forward with the acquisition of designated player Djordje MIhailovic on a transfer from the Colorado Rapids worth up to $9 million U.S. The 26-year-old U.S.