The quality arrivals just keep on coming for Hyundai A-League clubs.
And while luring big names like Keisuke Honda down under is undoubtedly important, it’s also crucial that these signings are announced with style.
BOLT: THE PLAYERS HAVE ACCEPTED ME
TOIVONEN: I WANT A TITLE
Thankfully, clubs around the league have been as stylish with their announcements as their business has been savvy – and here’s the pick of the bunch.
Wanderers sign ‘German midfielder’
Hinting at the imminent arrival of a German midfielder is one fool-proof way of whipping up interest on line.
And that’s exactly what Western Sydney Wanderers did when they announced the signing of Alexander Baumjohann in August.
With over 120 appearances in Germany’s top two divisions, Wanderers ‘German midfielder’ is sure to win over hearts and minds in Western Sydney.
Not long to go now… #WSW pic.twitter.com/OGnvgyswan
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) August 9, 2018
Ziegler packed and ready for action
Baumjohann wasn’t the only German Parramatta-bound this off-season.
A month earlier compatriot Patrick Ziegler signed on with the Red and Black after departing 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
He was well prepared for the move too, as shown below…
#WanderersAnnouncement incoming… #WSW pic.twitter.com/lH8rYk6eDC
— WS Wanderers FC (@wswanderersfc) July 25, 2018
Sydney duo’s harbourside unveiling
It wasn’t the sunniest day in Sydney but the sight of Siem de Jong and Adam Le Fondre sporting their new Sky Blue tracksuit by the harbour would have brought a smile to the face of any Sydney FC fan.
Taggart heads east
It was one of the earliest signings of the pre-season, made before a ball had been kicked in the Hyundai A-League 2018 Grand Final.
A brilliant video which doesn’t come into colour until it’s conclusion, it’s a huge addition to Brisbane’s striking stocks.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: We have signed our new Number 9! #BRFC
Welcome to Brisbane, @adamtaggart22: https://t.co/88LrtUiThY pic.twitter.com/19stDig7Vg
— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) April 30, 2018
Yanny, Laurel, or Goodwin?
Another announcement which came very early in the pre-season too, it could shape as one of the signings of the season. The announcement wasn’t bad either: Yanny or Laurel?
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✍️ https://t.co/waK95R18BM#AUFC pic.twitter.com/ZkyXmkKIqa— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) May 25, 2018
Halloran arrives, but the video guy doesn’t
Adelaide has some serious social media game! The way this announcement played out in the below video got plenty of laughs, but the man in question could give opposing defences headaches all season.
When your graphic designer is on leave and you need to announce…
Okay, this is one thing on the internet you can believe. #AUFC #WelcomeBen? Read more: https://t.co/94dQbTV3g4 pic.twitter.com/mnujhYxWQ6
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) August 14, 2018
Honda zooms into Melbourne
The big one! The signing of the pre-season so far, the announcement itself was a brilliant one from Melbourne Victory which raised the bar for Hyundai A-League clubs throughout the country.
The wait is over! ついにこの日が来ました。 #MVFC #OurVictory pic.twitter.com/E0GdDQz0rn
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) August 6, 2018