Transaction tracker: TFC gets GAM windfall from CF Montreal
Toronto FC acquired $175,000 US in general allocation money from CF Montreal in exchange for the "right of first refusal" for Prince Owusu.
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It's a great way to keep tabs on what Toronto FC is doing and how it's building its roster, as we look at each transaction in a bit of detail. To view the full transaction tracker, click on the link below:
Jan. 13, 2025: Reds receive GAM in trade with CF Montreal
Toronto FC acquired $175,000 US in 2025 and 2026 general allocation money ($100,000 in 2025 GAM and $75,000 in 2026 GAM) from CF Montreal in exchange for the "right of first refusal" for forward Prince Owusu. TFC can receive up to an additional $75,000 in conditional GAM from Montreal if certain performance metrics are met. Montreal signed Owusu to a two-year contract, including an option year for 2027, using targeted allocation money (TAM).
Quick analysis: This was a very tidy piece of business for Toronto FC.
