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TORONTO — After inking Dutch fullback Gregory van der Wiel last week, Toronto FC is set to add even more width.

The Toronto Sun has learned the Reds are set to sign Brazilian fullback Auro, 22, on loan from Sao Paulo.

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As first reported by Brazilian outlet Globo, Auro comes with an option-to-purchase clause worth approximately $750,000.

While Auro is listed as a right fullback, the former Brazilian youth international is capable of playing as a winger on both sides of the pitch.

Auro, a 5-foot-6 attack-minded defender, appeared 19 times for Brazil’s U17 and U20 teams.

However, since joining Sao Paulo in 2014, Auro has appeared just 30 times in Brazil’s Serie A and Copa Sudamericana competitions.

According to Transfermarkt, Auro hasn’t appeared in a first team match for Sao Paulo in close to two years after being loaned out.

The Reds remain in Mexico City in preparation for their CONCACAF Champions League opener in Colorado on Feb. 20.