Newcastle Jets have swooped on former Gold Coast United youngster Joshua Brillante.
Newcastle Jets have swooped on former Gold Coast United youngster Joshua Brillante.
The Australia Under-20 international signed a two-year deal with the Hunter-based club following two seasons with the now defunct Hyundai A-League outfit.
Brillante, 19, has 14 appearances under his belt and joins Scott Neville, Craig Goodwin, Adam Taggart, James Brown and Mark Birighitti among the Jets’ recruits for the 2012-13 season.
Newcastle head coach Gary van Egmond said he believes an exciting future lies ahead for the versatile talent.
“Josh is a member of the Under-20 national team and has proven himself at A-League level with the Gold Coast last season,” van Egmond said.
“He can play as a right-back or central midfielder and has a great attitude.
“He is definitely one for the future.”
Brillante was a member of the Australia side that went through the AFC Under-19 championship qualification tournament undefeated in November.
He made his Hyundai A-League debut in late 2010 following an impressive stint in the National Youth League.
