Reader mailbag: Does Cassius Mailula have a future with TFC?

Opportunities likely won't be plentiful for the South African international upon his return to Toronto FC following his loan spell.

Reader mailbag: Does Cassius Mailula have a future with TFC?

TFC Republic's reader mailbag column is where I answer questions from subscribers about Toronto FC and Canadian soccer in general. 

I'll respond to the best queries submitted to me by TFC Republic readers, so feel free to drop me an email at jmo1897@gmail.com. You can also reach out to me via Twitter

Here we go...  

Aren't the Reds taking a gamble on José Cifuentes? He barely played for Rangers and now he's coming back to MLS to replace Deybi Flores, who I thought was an excellent defensive midfielder.

– Ryan Middleton        

Earlier this week Toronto FC announced the acquisition of Ecuadorian international midfielder José Cifuentes on loan from Rangers of the Scottish Premiership. The loan agreement runs through June 30, 2026, with a purchase option.

It was a move that came just two days after TFC announced the transfer of Deybi Flores to Saudi club Al-Najma SC for an undisclosed fee.