Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco spoke to reporters Tuesday on the heels of an uncharacteristically drab performance cut short during Saturday's MLS Cup defeat, and the Italian international answered a question on the minds of many supporters.

"I'm very happy here," Giovinco said when asked what his plans were for next season. "I have goals here that I want to achieve."

Under contract with the defending Eastern Conference champion until the end of 2019, last year's MVP is only willing to field questions on his future with the club once his objectives are met.

Giovinco: "We will take away a lot from the game and build towards the next few years." #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/bkZb0Q5x6R — Toronto FC (@torontofc) December 13, 2016

"Once those goals have been achieved, then you can ask the same question."

Giovinco's matter-of-fact reply with the help of a translator is sure to quell the concerns of the average TFC supporter who witnessed their star goal machine limp off in the 103rd minute for Tosaint Ricketts.

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Appearing livid after coming off, the Turin-born forward and manager Greg Vanney confirmed that Giovinco was not angry with the substitution, but his performance.

"He couldn't move. It's not like I take him off because I want to. I look at him and he gives me this sign that he can't go anymore," Vanney conceded Saturday.