ATK Mohun Bagan rope in A-League defender Brendan Hamill on two-year deal | Soccer Information

Indian Tremendous League heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan on Thursday introduced the signing of Australian A-League star defender Brendan Hamill on a two-year deal for an undisclosed switch price.

The 29-year-old Melbourne Victory centre-back will lead the Bagan protection within the absence of their injured Spanish defender Tiri who’s all however out of the upcoming season.

“From what I learn about Indian soccer, the custom of this membership and the green-and-maroon jersey is large,” Hamill mentioned in a press release.

“I’m trying ahead to bringing success to this well-known membership in India. I’ve heard that Kolkata is town of soccer. There are thousands and thousands of supporters of this membership. Our purpose is to make the Mariners glad.”

Coach Juan Ferrando was impressed not solely with Hamill’s defensive play however for creating strikes from behind.

“Hamil not solely kinds the pillar of the protection, however he’s additionally recognized for his inventive thoughts from the again,” the ATKMB coach said.

“He has joined the crew at a time our protection goes by means of a troublesome section. I’ve watched him play within the Australian League. His expertise will enrich the crew.

Hamill was an vital a part of Melbourne Victory’s A-League 2021-22 squad, making 20 appearances for the membership throughout all competitions, together with of their Australia Cup triumph.

A former Australian under-20 defender, the Sydney-born Hamill had his skilled debut for Melbourne Coronary heart FC in 2010.

He performed for the membership for 2 years earlier than starting his stint within the Korean League the place he performed for Seongnam and Gangwon FC earlier than returning to his nation the place he joined Western Sydney in 2014.

Hamill grew to become a key member of the Wanderers facet in his five-year tenure and left in 2019 when he joined Western United FC.

Having performed on the WUFC for 2 years, Hamill reunited together with his former Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic at Melbourne Victory.

That is the primary massive signing for the Mariners within the ongoing switch window after their two key foreigners Roy Krishna and David Williams parted methods with the membership.

ATK Mohun Bagan earlier had signed promising India midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan from Bengaluru FC and defender Ashish Rai from Hyderabad FC.

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