The final piece of Toronto FC’s partial remake fell into place Monday afternoon when the Reds acquired Clint Irwin from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for targeted allocation money and a pair of draft picks in 2016 and ’17.

The 26-year-old goalkeeper replaces ex-TFC ’keepers Joe Bendik and Chris Konopka, who the Reds released following last November’s painful 3-0 playoff loss to the Montreal Impact.

Irwin is the fourth off-season signing general manager Tim Bezbatchenko has orchestrated this winter after bringing in experienced MLS defenders in Drew Moor and Steven Beitashour alongside midfield engine Will Johnson.

He’s also the likely No. 1 ’keeper considering head coach Greg Vanney’s other two options — homegrown prospect Quillan Roberts and former first-round draft pick Alex Bono — have yet to appear in an MLS match.

“We have a roster that can compete now,” Bezbatchenko told the Toronto Sun by phone Monday night. “We thought we needed one of our goalkeepers to have veteran or MLS experience.”

Irwin fits that profile. The 2015 MLS all-star appeared 89 times over three seasons in Colorado, amassing 25 clean sheets while largely flying under the radar in a floundering market.

In terms of other options, the Reds also targeted another ’keeper within MLS while also turning their attention to multiple options in Europe — an Italian, a Frenchman and another prospect in the Swiss league.

“We took all of them pretty far down the line but we felt (Clint Irwin) was the best decision from an economical standpoint and a wins and losses standpoint.

“We feel that Clint has the tools to be one of the best goalkeepers in the league. He’s proven that … We did our due-diligence. He seemed to be one of the best matches off the field in terms of our locker room and the culture we want to create.”

Whether Irwin is an upgrade remains to be seen. His bill of work simply isn’t significant enough to make grandiose predictions as to what his contributions will be.

A lingering question remains: Have the Reds — following three years of Bendik — simply moved laterally?

“I don’t see it that way,” Bezbatchenko said. “We need to have players who believe in the team.

“I don’t want to specifically compare Clint to Joe. I don’t think that’s fair. We just decided to go in a different direction. And Clint has proven himself. I’ll let others do the comparisons. Moving forward, Clint is the best person for the job.”

Moor, who played in front of Irwin the previous three seasons in Colorado, reached out after hearing they’d officially been reunited this morning.

The pair Skyped shortly after learning of the deal, with Irwin still in a bit of shock having not expected the move so close to pre-season.

“His communication is great,” Moor said of Irwin. “He’s probably one of the best shot-stoppers that I’ve ever had behind me. Most of all, he’s such a hard-worker. He’s first to the training field in the morning and he’s last to leave in the afternoon.

“I think it’s a great signing for Toronto. I couldn’t be happier.”

Irwin brings Toronto’s roster to 27, one short of the maximum roster size as players get set to report later this week.

In terms of off-season wish lists, though, the Reds appear to have addressed most of their needs when you consider the concern has always been the space behind Toronto’s elite attacking trio of Sebastian Giovinco, Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley.

“I don’t think you can evaluate what a GM has done until the season starts,” Bezbatchenko said.

“There’s always more I can do. I don’t stop working. When things are going well that’s when I put the most pressure on myself.

“Once the season starts it truly dictates how successful the offseason was.”

Now it’s up to Vanney to get the best from the most talented side in the Eastern Conference.

BEZ ‘HOPES’ DROGBA TRAIN RETURNS

Even though the Montreal Impact are his club’s hated rival, Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko hopes Didier Drogba will return to MLS for one more season.

Drogba, who signed an 18-month deal with the Impact last summer, is reportedly interested in a move back to Chelsea as an assistant coach or, maybe, a player.

It’s unclear if the 37-year-old will re-join the Impact for pre-season in the coming weeks.

“Besides the fact that we ran into the Drogba train at the end of the season and the playoffs, I’d say it’s not good for the league,” Bezbatchenko said when asked about the Drogba’s potential departure.

“We lived through something similar with Defoe. I feel for Montreal.

“I hope he comes back. They’re a better team with Drogba on their roster.

“Part of me hopes he doesn’t … but you have to put your league hat on.”

Many TFC fans, though, are relishing in Montreal’s misery.