TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signing UPDATE (Feb. 11)-- Sebastian Blanco has actually re-signed with the Portland Timbers as a Designated Player through the 2023 MLS period, the club introduced Friday. The offer was initially reported by MLSsoccer.com. "I'm getting back, Rose city, " Blanco, formerly a free agent Santiago Moreno T-Shirt, claimed in a launch. "This has actually been my house for the previous five years, and also my family members as well as I are extremely thrilled to be back. I'm starving to win, and also there's no place I prefer to be than this club with my teammates. I rely on my group as well as the leadership of this club, as well as I can not wait to achieve wonderful points together." Blanco, that transforms 34 in March, can play centrally and on the wing. The Argentine first signed up with Rose city in 2017 from San Lorenzo and also has 33 goals and also 42 assists across 127 regular-season looks. "We are pleased to welcome back Sebastian, his other half Natali and their two youngsters. We value his desire to go back to this club and also the individual sacrifices he produced this to occur. His management Juan Mosquera T-Shirt, interest and also winning mentality are high qualities that are vital to our storage locker space and also directly influence the Club's success, " GM and also head of state of football Gavin Wilkinson claimed in a release. "We are eagerly anticipating seeing his capacities showcased with the Timbers for a number of more years." Chucky returns. #RCTID pic.twitter.com/QLG8QXvICB— Portland Timbers () February 11, 2022 ORIGINAL (Feb. 4)-- Sebastian Blanco is returning after a dancing with cost-free company. The Portland Timbers and also Blanco have actually accepted a two-year agreement, sources validate to MLSsoccer.com. He will certainly quickly show up in Rose city to complete and sign the agreement. CL Merlo initially reported an arrangement had been reached, while ESPN's Jeff Carlisle noted an agreement was close a few days earlier. A source adds the bargain will certainly be TAM-level instead of as a Designated Player, offering Rose city versatility on top of their roster with a 3rd DP area alongside demonstrator Jaroslaw Niezgoda and also midfielder Yimmi Chara. The Timbers can choose exactly how to designate him on their roster over the following three weeks in advance of lineup conformity day, prior to MLS is Back weekend Feb. 26-27. An additional MLS team had a multi-year bargain on the table in attempts to authorize Blanco, yet the Argentine midfielder agreed to remain in Portland. Negotiations with the Timbers have actually been prolonged after an arrangement in December was thrown off the rails by worries in his medical checkup. Blanco, 33 Tyler Clegg T-Shirt, has been with the Timbers given that 2017 as well as has 33 goals as well as 42 helps across 127 regular-season appearances. He has aided lead Rose city to MLS Cup two times, in 2018 as well as 2021. Last period he returned from a torn ACL to fantastic result, building up 7 goals and 7 assists in just 1, 182 minutes. Before his injury in 2020, Blanco was an MLS MVP candidate and led Rose city to the MLS is Back Event title. Blanco is admired around Providence Park, both internally and as a follower favorite. Rose city have already bid farewell to club legend Diego Valeri, who went back to his boyhood club Lanus previously this offseason by means of transfer. Blanco and also Valeri also played with each other at Lanus before reuniting in Portland. The Timbers recently acquired increasing Argentine midfielder David Ayala from Estudiantes on a U22 Campaign offer as the club refills for 2022 after dropping in penalty kicks in MLS Cup to New York City FC. Ayala signs up with fellow U22 midfielder Santiago Moreno, who arrived last summer season from America de Cali. Portland open their season Feb. 26 versus ruling Advocates' Guard champions New England Revolution. Tom Bogert -