When Klomp signed back in 2021 he had indicated that his desire was to move to MLS. I think he's proven everything he can at the CPL level and that he's ready for the step up.
Another thing holding him back is his international status in MLS. He's a great CB and MLS quality IMO but not at the level to be worth an international spot. Klomp getting his PR would mean that at least he would be domestic on any of the Canadian MLS clubs, and at the point, would be a no brainer signing. TFC in particular could really use a player like him; their backline is in complete shambles.
IMO on paper Sturing is a like for like signing to replace Klomp and is a domestic as well. I haven't watched him a lot but he was at a similar level to Klomp before joining Cavalry. Tough to judge from his national team games against Cayman Islands and Aruba since he didn't really have to do anything. Whereas Yao is a different profile of CB; big, good in the air, decent speed, but maybe not as good with the ball at his feet.
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