Nicolas Lodeiro confirms he is leaving Sounders but sources indicate he may not leave MLS

Nicolas Lodeiro is without question one of the best imports in MLS history, and the best Uruguayan player to play in Major League Soccer ever. The Paysandú native is focused on the MLS Playoffs and one final push with the Seattle Sounders before moving on.

Lodeiro told reporter Niko Moreno, “It’s simple. I wasn’t looking for an immediate answer or immediate solution. I just wanted to know if the club or coach who knows me for many years really wanted me back for the following few years”, when Lodeiro got back an iffy response on his future he decided to “look elsewhere and plan his future.”

According to reports from Uruguay, Nacional is once again pursuing the attacking midfielder but a source close to the Seattle Sounders has told Bolavip that Lodeiro is more incline to stay within MLS than move back to Uruguay.

Lodeiro to stay in MLS?

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According to the source, the Uruguayan may stay in the United States for family reasons, given the age of his children and the lifestyle they already have. Lodeiro is sure to gain MLS interest and it is the decision he may incline for over a return to South America.

Nicolas Lodeiro #10 of Seattle Sounders FC 2 looks to move the ball by Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Lodeiro with the Sounders is a legend, playing 8 seasons with the club following a successful stint at Boca Juniors in Argentina. Lodeiro has played in 191 MLS matches and has 41 goals and 80 assists, the Uruguayan led the Sounders to two MLS Cups and the club’s first international championship the Concacaf Champions League (now known as Concacaf Champions Cup).

Nacional to make push

Lodeiro’s agent was on Uruguayan radio, 100% Deportes, and is paving the way for more options for his client, “No one is going to deny Nico’s desire to be in Nacional. These two years we have spoken 6 times with Taramasco and yesterday Balbi (Nacional’s president) left a message for Nico.”

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According to his agent Lodeiro has already received offers, “15 days ago there was a specific offer from Brazil and Nico rejected it, and they called me from Argentina after these statements. Now he is focused on becoming champion (with the Sounders) and when the championship is over, he will prepare a mate and consider what to do with his family. It’s going to be more of a life decision than a sporting one”.