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Reports: Toronto acquiring Real Salt Lake M Nelson Palacio

By Thomson Reuters Jun 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Colombian midfielder ​Nelson Palacio from ‌Real Salt Lake, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Palacio, 25, will join the Reds in ‌exchange ​for $1.2 million in ⁠cash and ⁠will occupy a U22 initiative slot on the roster, per The Athletic.

Palacio ​has been on loan this season with ⁠Zurich in ⁠the Swiss Super ​League, recording one assist in ​32 matches. He had ‌one goal and one assist in 44 MLS matches with Real ⁠Salt Lake from 2023-25.

Toronto FC entered the FIFA World Cup ⁠break ‌in 13th place ⁠in the Eastern ​Conference, ‌four points below ​the playoff ⁠line. The Reds return to action on July 16 with a match at CF Montreal.

–Field Level ​Media