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Montreal Gazette
5 days ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
CF Montréal acquires midfielder Matty Longstaff from Toronto FC for Jules-Anthony Vilsaint
Club de Foot Montreal CF Montréal has acquired midfielder Matty Longstaff from Toronto FC in exchange for forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, $225,000 in 2025 general allocation money (GAM) and a conditional $50,000 in 2026 GAM, depending on Longstaff's roster status that year. Longstaff, 25, spent the last two seasons with Toronto, with 3,133 minutes in 49 matches, including 36 starts, and two goals. Born in Rotherham, England, Longstaff began his pro soccer career with Newcastle in 2019, three years after his older brother Sean Longstaff. He had 14 Premier League games, five FA Cup games and one Carabao Cup game. Vilsaint, born in Montreal, played in nine MLS matches this season, with one goal. The 22-year-old has 39 total MLS matches, all with Montreal, over three seasons, but hasn't come off the bench to play in MLS action since June 28. 'Firstly, we would like to thank Jules-Anthony for his services to the club over the past three seasons in Montreal. We wish him the best for the continuation of his career,' CF Montréal managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology Luca Saputo said in a team statement. 'We are delighted to announce the signing of Matty Longstaff. His midfield profile will add depth to our team. He is a player who already has a wealth of experience. We are confident that Matty will help us reach a higher level.' Toronto FC General Manager Jason Hernandez described Vilsaint in a team statement as 'a young and promising striker who will add depth to our roster.' This story was originally published August 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Toronto FC trades Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal for Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, allocation money
Published Aug 13, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 1 minute read Matty Longstaff of Toronto FC dribbles the ball during the first half of a game against Chicago Fire FC earlier this year. Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Toronto FC has traded midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal in exchange for striker Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to $275,000 US in general allocation money. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Montreal will pay Toronto $225,000 in GAM this year and could send an additional $50,000 next year, depending on Longstaff's roster status in 2026. The deal was announced by both clubs on Monday. Longstaff, a 25-year-old from England, produced two goals and three assists in 49 MLS appearances for TFC, including one goal in 17 outings this year. The five-foot-seven Longstaff arrived in Toronto after four seasons with Newcastle United, where he made only 20 appearances — 14 in the Premier League. He went out on load three times and was released by the Magpies after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022 while playing for Colchester United. Vilsaint, from Montreal, scored three goals and four assists in 39 appearances and 15 starts after joining his hometown club from Belgian side Royal Antwerp FC in 2023. The 22-year-old, six-foot-three forward has often struggled to stay healthy and maintain a consistent run of form. He only made nine appearances and one start in Montreal this season. Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists Editorial Cartoons World
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto FC trades Longstaff to CF Montreal for Vilsaint, allocation money
TORONTO – Toronto FC has traded midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal in exchange for striker Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to US$275,000 in general allocation money. Montreal will pay Toronto $225,000 in GAM this year and could send an additional $50,000 next year, depending on Longstaff's roster status in 2026. The deal was announced by both clubs on Monday. Longstaff, a 25-year-old from England, produced two goals and three assists in 49 MLS appearances for TFC, including one goal in 17 outings this year. The five-foot-seven Longstaff arrived in Toronto after four seasons with Newcastle United, where he made only 20 appearances — 14 in the Premier League. He went out on load three times and was released by the Magpies after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022 while playing for Colchester United. Vilsaint, from Montreal, scored three goals and four assists in 39 appearances and 15 starts after joining his hometown club from Belgian side Royal Antwerp FC in 2023. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The 22-year-old, six-foot-three forward has often struggled to stay healthy and maintain a consistent run of form. He only made nine appearances and one start in Montreal this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.
United News of India
19-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Longstaff joins Leeds from Newcastle in £12m move
London, July 19 (UNI) Newly promoted Leeds United have signed midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle for £12m plus potential add-ons. The 27-year-old, who had one year left on his contract at St James' Park, has signed a four-year deal. The move ends an 18-year association with Newcastle, having come through the ranks at the club. "I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I got a feeling that they really wanted me," Longstaff told LUTV. "It just fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people. It is a massive, massive football club - similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways. "It was going to take a lot for me to leave Newcastle to be honest and I wasn't just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place. "Every time I came to play at Leeds the atmosphere was amazing, it was always bouncing and a really tough place to play, and [I'm] just looking forward to having that on my side rather than having to play against." He made 214 senior appearances for the Magpies, but played only 787 minutes for Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League last season - mostly as a substitute. Longstaff also made five appearances in the Carabao Cup last season, but was an unused substitute as Newcastle defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the final to win their domestic trophy in 70 years, according to a BBC news. Leeds had already agreed personal terms with the English midfielder but had an offer of £10m rejected by Newcastle earlier this week. Longstaff is Leeds' fifth signing this summer following the arrivals of defenders Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson as well as German forward Lukas Nmecha. Daniel Farke's side will begin their Premier League campaign at home to Everton on August 18. They play Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Stockholm on Saturday, before further friendlies against Villarreal and AC Milan in August. UNI BM
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
‘I got the feeling Leeds really wanted me': Longstaff on why he left boyhood club Newcastle
Leeds: Leeds United made their fifth signing of the summer with the arrival of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United. The experienced midfielder put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Elland Road. Longstaff arrives at Leeds having made 25 appearances in the Premier League last campaign for the Magpies, helping them to qualify for the Champions League. He was also a key figure in ending a 70-year trophy drought at St. James' Park by winning the League Cup. 'I remember obviously playing here as a little kid, nine, 10 years old. It is funny where life takes you. So to be back here now with the plans for the club and stuff, I think it is just really exciting to get going. I spoke to [Karl] Darlow straight away, but I have got to meet everyone. It seems like a really good group. I have heard great things. 'I think there is something to be said for a team that wants you and a club that really wants you. I think from the first time I spoke to Leeds, I sort of got a feeling that they really wanted me,' said Longstaff to Leeds United's media team. After enjoying important loan spells early in his career, Longstaff made his debut for Newcastle in a 2018 cup tie with Nottingham Forest and has since gone on to represent his boyhood club over 200 times in all competitions. The midfielder also admitted that it would have taken a lot for him to leave Newcastle, but believes the recently promoted club provides the right environment for him. 'It just fills you full of confidence and it just makes you want to repay those people. It is a massive, massive football club similar to Newcastle in a lot of ways. It was going to take a lot for us to leave Newcastle to be honest and I wasn't just going to leave to go anywhere so it had to be the right place for me and my family and I think this is a perfect place. 'I got to watch pretty much all the games and see a team that was really exciting to watch, athletic, really good on the ball. Every time I came to play at Leeds the atmosphere was amazing it was always bouncing and a really tough place to play and just looking forward to having that on my side rather than having to play against,' he added.
