Toulouse president Olivier Cloarec confirms Mark McKenzie will depart in January

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Toulouse president Olivier Cloarec confirms Mark McKenzie will depart in January
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Toulouse FC president Olivier Cloarec confirmed that defender Mark McKenzie is expected to leave the club during the January transfer window. The 27-year-old USMNT international joined the French side in 2024 and has maintained a role as a key player despite the impending move. Cloarec stated that the transfer process is already underway and scheduled for completion early next year. Reports have linked the center-back to a potential return to the Philadelphia Union, his former club in the USA. Sporting director Viktor Bezhani indicated that Toulouse will prioritize the recruitment of a replacement defender once the departure is finalized. The club has experienced several defensive departures recently, including the exits of Charlie Cresswell and Djibril Sidibé.

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  • Olivier Cloarec confirmed Mark McKenzie is expected to leave Toulouse in January.
  • The center-back has been linked to a potential return to the Philadelphia Union.
  • Sporting director Viktor Bezhani plans to recruit a new defender following the departure.
  • Toulouse previously lost defenders Charlie Cresswell and Djibril Sidibé during the summer.
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Toulouse FC president Olivier Cloarec has confirmed that Mark McKenzie (27) is highly likely to leave the club in January and return to his native USA.It was reported by The Athletic during the transf...

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