Kerala Blasters FC sign Apostolos Giannou
Kerala Blasters FC have completed their first foreign signing of the season as they secured the services of Australian striker Apostolos Giannou, the club announced on Friday. The move remains subject to a medical test which will be completed in due course.
The 32-year-old who signed a one-year deal with the club arrives from A-League side Macarthur FC.
Giannou has represented Australia at all youth-team levels. He has also amassed 12 appearances with the Australian senior national team, recording 2 goals and 4 assists. He also made 1 appearance for the Greek national team.
Commenting on the Blaster’s first foreign signing of the summer Karolis Skinkys said, “I’m very happy Apostolos finally joined Kerala Blasters, he was our target for the last two years. He is a hardworking attacker who fits our style of play. I also like him because he is a player who plays for the team. I wish him the best time in Kerala!”
”I’m really excited to be signing for Kerala Blasters. I will put my all for the team to achieve the goals it has for this year.” said a happy Giannou upon signing with his new club.
Odisha FC rope in Denechandra Meitei from Kerala Blasters FC
The Kalinga Warriors have struck a season-long loan deal with Kerala Blasters FC for defender Denechandra Meitei, the club announced the signing through their social media handles, on Wednesday.
Born in Manipur, Meitei started playing football at the age of 10 years. After training for several years, he managed to make it into the district team and then the Manipur football team in the youth nationals.
The defender started his professional career with Mohun Bagan A.C. in 2008. A year later, he joined the Sambhalpur Academy in Odisha. After going back to Manipur, he got recommended for a trial at Pune FC. Meitei got selected for the academy. While with the Pune FC academy, he won the I-League U19 twice.
The 28-year-old made his Hero ISL debut with Kerala Blasters FC and made his first appearance for the club against Chennaiyin FC in the Hero ISL 2020-21 season. After a year, Meitei signed a new three-year contract with Kerala Blasters FC, keeping him at the club until 2024.
Meitei has represented India at the U23 level where he played for the Blue Tigers in a tournament held in Bangladesh.
The versatile defender, who can also fill in at a defensive midfield position, will add more strength and depth to the OFC backline for the upcoming season.
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