Toronto FC has signed Alejandro Pozuelo as their third Designated Player.

Pozuelo will join Toronto once KRC Genk's season ends in Belgium. 

Reports have put the transfer fee as high as $11 million (£9 million) with Pozuelo.

“Alejandro is an excellent player that has the ability to both create and score goals,” Toronto FC General Manager Ali Curtis said in a statement. “He is the best player on the best team in Belgium’s top division.

“Obviously, and for so many reasons, we would like him to join us now, but we look forward to his arrival on March 18. We are very excited for the 2019 season and adding another important piece to a group that already has a lot of quality only makes us stronger.”