Chinese owned Hyundai A-League club Newcastle Jets will explore an invitation to form a partnership with Chilean first division club that sees the club as a bridge to the Chinese Super League.
Chinese owned Hyundai A-League club Newcastle Jets will explore an invitation to form a partnership with Chilean first division club that sees the club as a bridge to the Chinese Super League.
This partnership could potentially see players exchanged between the clubs and the link used as a gateway into the booming Chinese Super League.
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According to a report in Thursday’s Newcastle Herald, the Jets are in talks with the South American club over hosting a pre-season clash at McDonald Jones Stadium in July, as part of a wider relationship with the club.
See the story here: http://www.theherald.com.au/
Jets CEO McKinna excited by potential
“Audax Italiano approached us through a match-agent based in Australia and are flying us over for discussions. It would be great to play against a top Chilean side.
“We will also talk about the potential for their players to come here to play for the Jets in the A-League and on-selling them to China. They want to talk about that and also getting a Chinese player to play in Chile to open up the market for them.”
What’s next for Jets?
- With the Hyundai A-League’s split round 23, the Jets have this weekend off before taking on Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Saturday, March 18.
- Mark Jones’ side are currently in eighth spot on the ladder, three points from the top six with five games to go.
