While nothing is official and it’s at least theoretically possible that he could still re-sign, Nicolas Benezet suggested he’s played his final game for the Seattle Sounders in a heart-felt message to fans via Twitter.
The Sounders announced on Wednesday that they had declined Benezet’s option — likely an increase over the $650,000 salary he made in 2021 — but also said they were still negotiating with several players who were now out of contract. The Sounders were likely still interested in Benezet, but only at a lower number.
Whether or not the Sounders actually made an offer, Benezet seems to believe he won’t be coming back, saying “I wish I could have played for this team longer” and “I will never forget these last 4 months with you and I wish you the best in the future.