Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas said he expects Designated Player Nery Castillo to report to preseason camp, despite rumors linking the Mexican forward to a Greek club.
According to a Mexican report published Wednesday, Castillo wrote on his Facebook account that he and his brother Alex – who serves as his agent – are currently in Greece “negotiating with a European club. Hopefully everything goes well and we can make the move.”
Klopas – who brought Castillo to Chicago last summer – was asked about Castillo's comments in a conference call with reporters after Thursday’s SuperDraft.
“Nery is a member of the Fire,” Klopas said. “We expect him to be back in preseason with the team. That’s all I can tell you. My main focus has been on the draft.”
Castillo signed a one-and-a-half year contract with the Fire last summer but can opt out of the deal in June. The mercurial striker, who played with Greek club Olympiacos from 2000-2007, failed to score or tally an assist in eight appearances with Chicago last year.
Sam Stejskal covers the Chicago Fire for MLSsoccer.com. Email him at sam.h.stejskal@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @samstejskal.
