Kevin Long, a defender for Birmingham City, is close to signing a contract with Toronto FC in Canada after losing a little bit of favour at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
Since joining the Blues in January 2023, the 17-time Republic of Ireland international has proven to be a fantastic utility player. Under John Eustace, he even started regularly for a considerable amount of time. But since then, injuries have halted his progress, with Tony Mowbray and Wayne Rooney frequently choosing different paths.
Birmingham City defender Kevin Long is on the verge of joining Toronto FC in Canada after falling slightly out of favour at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
The 17-time Republic of Ireland international has been a superb utility option for Blues since signing in January 2023 and he was even a regular starter for a sustained period under John Eustace. Injuries since have broken his momentum, however, with both Wayne Rooney and Tony Mowbray often preferring other options.
Blues have Dion Sanderson, Marc Roberts and Emanuel Aiwu as three natural centre halves, while full-backs Cody Drameh and Lee Buchanan are more than capable of stepping infield. Krystian Bielik is a regular starter, too, with Mowbray moving the Poland international from midfield to defence since joining.
Toronto, who play in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, start their 2024 season on February 25 against Cincinnati. Long will take on the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets later in the campaign as Toronto are scheduled to face David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
Long, who has turned out for Burnley, Accrington Stanley, Barnsley, Rochdale, Portsmouth and Cork City in the past, leaves Birmingham having made 40 appearances across all competitions.
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