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Goodbye MLS! USMNT striker Brandon Vazquez quits FC Cincinnati to sign for Liga MX giants Monterrey

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FC Cincinnati confirmed that they have reached an agreement - 'which involved a multi-million dollar fee' - with the Liga MX side on the transfer of the United States men's national team striker Brandon Vazquez. The 25-year-old has left the MLS side as their all-time highest goalscorer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After the player's departure, FC Cincinnati general manager Chris Albright told the club's <a href="https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/fc-cincinnati-transfer-forward-brandon-vazquez-to-cf-monterrey" target="_blank">official website</a>, "We’d like to thank Brandon for all his contributions to FC Cincinnati. He was a centerpiece of the team that brought FC Cincinnati its first trophy, and he’ll forever be part of the fabric of this club. He’s an incredibly talented player and an even better person, and we look forward to his future success. We wish Brandon and his family all the best." The player in turn thanked the club as he said, "Cincinnati holds a special place in my heart. The best years of my career have been here, and I’ll cherish the memories I’ve had here forever. Having Cincinnati fans behind my back for the past four years has pushed me to be able to achieve what I have been able to do. Not only me but the team, I know every single player feels the exact same way. This city is special, and I love it. Cincinnati, I have been so grateful for your support since day one. I just want to say thank you."

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

Vazquez was in demand after the conclusion of the MLS 2023 season as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brandon-vazquez-quit-mls-liga-mx-monterrey-closing-in-on-transfer/bltb617a3e81be9688b#cse0abd8cbcfe5a99c" target="_blank">Championship side Middlesbrough were keen on signing the forward</a> and had reportedly submitted a formal bid with The Orange and Blue. Premier League club Brentford and Bundesliga outfits Hoffenheim and Borussia Monchengladbach were also thought to be keen on bringing in Vazquez.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The American club, who could not progress beyond the Conference Finals last season, will begin their journey in the 2024 MLS on February 25 against Toronto FC.

WHAT NEXT FOR FC CINCINNATI?

Goodbye MLS! USMNT striker Brandon Vazquez quits FC Cincinnati to sign for Liga MX giants Monterrey | Goal.com

USMNT star Brandon Vazquez has left MLS side FC Cincinnati and joined Mexican giants Monterrey.

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