Carl Robinson has made his first signing as Western Sydney Wanderers boss, adding promising midfielder Anthony Lesiotis to his squad from Melbourne Victory.
Lesiotis, 20, has inked a two-year deal with the Wanderers after featuring 23 times for Victory last season.
“I spoke to Carl (Robinson) and he was interested to bring me over, I really liked the sound of the project and the plan’s he’s got for the club,” Lesiotis, a former Young Socceroo, said on the Wanderers’ website.
“Last season, I learned a lot on what it’s like to play a professional season, playing regular games and learning off other players in big games.
“Hopefully with the Wanderers we can win the league and qualify for the AFC Champions League.”
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Folami vows goals for Brebner’s Victory
Melbourne Victory’s on-loan youngster Ben Folami has credited a phone call with Grant Brebner as one of the many reasons he signed for the club for the A-League 2020/21 Season.
Folami became Brebner’s sixth pre-season signing last week, joining the club on loan from English League One side, Ipswich Town.
The 21-year-old striker describes how a conversation with the Head Coach led to him making an “easy” decision on his future.
“Brebs gave me a call and he ran me through all the ideas that he wanted to implement into Victory and where I would fit into those ideas,” said Folami on Victory’s website.
“He sees me as a striker which is great. I can play anywhere across the front but as a striker specifically, so that was good to know he has faith in me to lead the line.
“As a team, he [Brebner] wants Melbourne Victory to play good, entertaining football and ultimately, get results. I really liked the way he set it out to me and it was a no brainer.
“I think I’ll bring goals, obviously that’s the most important one.”
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Reds make winning start
Adelaide United has kicked-off its pre-season with a 2-0 win against Adelaide Blue Eagles at Marden Sports Complex on Wednesday night.
Kusini Yengi and Mohamed Toure were on target for the Reds in a hard-fought contest.
“It was a good hit-out, I’ve got to take my hat off to Blue Eagles,” Reds boss Carl Veart said on Adelaide’s website.
“They really came out and worked hard tonight for a game that doesn’t mean anything for them, they really pushed us.
“I’m happy with the performance, first-half was good, we got a little bit sloppy at times but for a first hit-out for the season I’m more than happy.”
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Keogh now an Aussie
Perth Glory’s all-time leading scorer in the A-League – Andy Keogh – is officially an Australian citizen.
Keogh, who last month signed for his third stint at the club, announced the news on social media on Thursday.
