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Toronto FC officially announced on Thursday that the club has signed defender Chris Mavinga to a new contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed, though TFC GM Ali Curtis told the Toronto Sun that the new contract is for three years.

According to the MLS Players’ Association site, Mavinga made $663,333.33 last season.

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“Chris is a player that has played a significant role in the success of the club over the past three years,” said Curtis. “He has excellent tools for the position —left footed, excellent speed, and loves competing in the biggest games.

“We are excited that Chris chose to extend his contract, and that he will be with the organization moving forward.”

Mavinga originally signed with TFC on Jan. 31, 2017 and has made 86 appearances (combined) in three seasons for the Reds. He was part of Toronto FC’s 2017 Treble winning side and a key part of the defence that set a club record of 13 clean sheets during the MLS regular season. Mavinga was also part of TFC’s 2018 Canadian Championship winning team and the 2019 MLS Eastern Conference championship team.

The 28-year-old has been a pro since 2010, spending most of his time with French sides Stade Rennais FC (2011-13) and Troyes AC (2015-2016) before signing a three-year deal with Toronto in 2017.

Mavinga represented the French men’s national team at the U-19, U-20 and U-21 levels. He helped the French U-19 team capture the 2010 UEFA Under-19 Championship. He also earned his first senior international cap with DR Congo. It came during an Africa Cup of Nations qualification match on Sept. 6, 2015.

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