Roman Torres announced via his Instagram account Thursday evening that he’s no longer part of the Sounders FC organization.
The club didn’t pick up the option on the center back’s contract instead wanting to negotiate a deal less than the $750,000 he made this season, according to figures provided by the MLS Players Association.
Sounders general manager Garth Lagerwey said Wednesday he was in contact with Torres’ agent and the club is unwilling to sign Torres at what he made in 2019.
Lagerwey is looking to make the roster younger. Torres, 33, would be competing for a starting role with Xavier Arreaga, 25, and Kim Kee-hee, 30.