Bryan Reynolds’ “rollercoaster” transfer to Roma has conjured up memories of working with Neymar and Ronaldinho for FC Dallas director Andre Zanotta.
The MLS outfit have seen another highly rated homegrown talent prised from their grasp.
A new challenge in Serie A is being embraced by Reynolds, with an initial six-month loan spell for the 19-year-old in Italy including an obligation to buy.
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The deal was far from easy to put in place, with the talented teenager and his former employers left sweating at various intervals.