Excited by Dwight: Kearyn Baccus joins Yorke’s Bulls from Kaizer Chiefs 

Macarthur FC have secured the services of former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City midfielder Kearyn Baccus on a two-year deal from Kaizer Chiefs.

Durban-born Baccus spent the past three years at the South African side, featuring in 46 matches and notching four assists and two goals.

Baccus brings 89 games of Isuzu UTE A-League experience to the Bulls amassed at the Wanderers (62 games) and City (27 games) across five seasons.

Baccus at City in 2019.

Speaking to club media after putting pen to paper on a return to Australia, Baccus expressed his excitement to work under new Macarthur head coach and Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke, as the former Sydney FC captain leads the Bulls into a new era in the club’s third ALM campaign. 

“I’m excited to be here and start a new challenge with this club,” the 30-year-old Baccus said.

“I’m from this area, so I’m looking forward to being back here and getting start with the new coaches and my new team-mates.

“With the new appointment of Dwight to the club, I think its an exciting time for the club and for us players learn from his experience at such a high level. I think the team is moulding to be a great one and I believe if we work together, we will do really well in the competition.

Bulls Group CEO Sam Krslovic added: “Kearyn is a talented midfielder who adds value to what we are building here at the club.

“I believe Kearyn is a representation of the club’s core values and we look forward to having him here at the club as we strive for success.” 

Baccus is Macarthur’s fifth signing of the off-season, along with Jerry Skotadis, Jed Drew, Eddie Caspers and Jonathan Aspropotamitis.

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