Former Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi joins FC Dallas, will try to fill Brandon Servania’s shoes – Waking The Red

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It’s hard not to look at every notable MLS signing this summer and wonder, ‘why can’t Toronto FC make moves like this?’

Just before the Secondary Transfer Window closed on Wednesday evening, former Real Madrid star Asier Illarramendi signed with FC Dallas through the 2023 MLS season, with an option for 2024.

Illarramendi, now 33 years old, made a significant impact in nine seasons with Real Sociedad. In his second stint with the Basque club, he made 167 appearances and scored 11…