Midfielder Ager Aketxe is set to leave Toronto FC on loan to the Spanish second division side Cadiz during the MLS summer transfer window, which begins on Tuesday, The Athletic has learned.



A source within the Toronto club, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told The Athletic that while details of the move are still being finalized, barring any last-minute complications, it will happen soon.



It is not yet known how long the loan would be for or whether there would be an option for the Spanish club to buy the player from TFC.



After arriving ahead of the 2018 season, Aketxe has struggled to produce offensively with TFC. He has not scored and has just one assist in 11 appearances with the club. Aketxe does have strong underlying numbers, however. His 3.68 expected goals and assists are third-highest among Toronto midfielders.



But according to a source, off-field issues have hampered Aketxe’s time at TFC.



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