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Clavijo: Castillo left FC Dallas without permission

The FC Dallas technical director says the winger, whose transfer to Trabzonspor was made official Thursday, forced through a move by deserting his team.

FRISCO, Texas — Fabian Castilo left FC Dallas to force a move to Trabzonspor, FC Dallas technical director Fernando Clavijo said Thursday.

The MLS side announced the deal - a loan through the end of the year with an option for the Turkish club to buy - hours after Trabzonspor said the deal was official.

Clavijo, who was part of the staff that brought the Colombian winger to Dallas five years ago, said the club had not had contact with Castillo since he'd absconded to Turkey, dealing with the Turkish club and Castillo's agent.