Teenage playmaker Luke Duzel has signed with new Hyundai A-League outfit Western United FC on a scholarship deal.
The 17-year-old, who hails from Melbourne’s west, joins the club from Melbourne City.
“It’s amazing – before I was traveling a long way to get to training [at Melbourne City] now when I train, it’s literally down the road,” he told the club’s official website.
“I’m stoked, having a team out here and playing for them.
“The training centre is incredible and what the club is doing in the West is really going to catch people’s attention.”
✍️ We've signed scholarship player Luke Duzel!#WelcomeLuke #WUFC pic.twitter.com/WPBcdYPVl5
— Western United FC (@wufcofficial) September 24, 2019
Duzel, whose father Ivan played in the NSL, is an attacking midfielder who has been part of the Joeys set-up under Trevor Morgan.
“Dad played in the 80s and is my role model,” Duzel explained.
“I’m really excited to see the fans and I hope they all buy memberships and this shirt, which looks great.”
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