Bengaluru FC has completed the signing of center-back Aleksandar Jovanovic ahead of the upcoming Hero Indian Super League season. Jovanovic has signed a one-year deal with the club which will see him fill the quota of the Asian foreigner in the squad. Jovanovic was born in Australia and signed his first professional contract with Parramatta Eagles before moving abroad to Serbian club Vojvodina.
“I’m excited to represent Bengaluru FC and really looking forward to meeting the players, staff, and supporters. I was approached with the idea of moving to India and joining BFC and it immediately caught my attention,” Aleksandar Jovanovic said after completing his move to Bengaluru FC. “I’ve heard a lot about the club as I have friends who have played here, and they had only positive things to say about the club and the League. I can’t wait to get started.”
Meanwhile, Hyderabad FC has announced the return of Odei Onaindia after he played for them during the 2020/21 season. Odei started each and every game that season as the club narrowly missed out on a spot in the playoffs.
“I have really good memories with this team and I am really excited to be back with them again. We were a family and I can’t wait to get back on the field,” Onaindia said.
“Odei was with us in the 2020-21 season and he knows everything not just about the ISL but about our club too. He is a great defender, is fast, and is very good tactically. He is an example for everyone as a professional and is a very good teammate as well. We are very satisfied to have him here with us again,” Bengaluru FC head coach Manolo Marquez said.
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