Socceroo Jordan Bos’ record-breaking transfer to Belgium has been confirmed by Melbourne City.
The 20-year-old left-back will be part of KVC Westerlo on a deal price near $2 million.
It breaks the report for the sale of an A-League participant, which presently stands at $1.4 million, which English Premier League giants Manchester City paid Melbourne City in 2016 for the companies of one other Socceroo, Aaron Mooy.
Westerlo completed seventh is that this season’s Belgian Pro League and are presently contesting playoffs.
Bos has made 50 appearances in all competitions for Melbourne City and debuted for the Socceroos in March towards Ecuador.
National coach Graham Arnold not too long ago in contrast Bos to Socceroos nice Scott Chipperfield.
“He’s a left full back who can get high, get forward and get some good crosses in the box,” Arnold mentioned.
“He’s physically a good specimen for what we need. I don’t think I’ve seen one like this one since Scott Chipperfield. I hate to put a name on it, but he’s a very, very similar player to Scotty.”
Socceroos nice Robbie Slater, who’s amongst a number of Australian gamers to have minimize their enamel in European soccer with a stint in Belgium, mentioned Bos would profit from such a transfer.
“The Belgian league is a great league for Jordan to prove himself,” Slater mentioned.
“It’s a good chance for him to take the first step in his dream of playing regular football in Europe.
“Of course there is a risk that it doesn’t work out and he ends up back in Australia, but he has shown his quality and you can’t blame him for wanting to pursue his dream.”
Melbourne City director of soccer Michael Petrillo mentioned Bos, a product of the membership’s youth academy, had “natural abilities” that have been “evident from the outset”.
“It has been a privilege to see him grow into the elite player he is today,” Petrillo mentioned.
“We are incredibly proud of Jordan and his achievements at the club.
“His development as a player and as a person is testament to the quality of our academy program and we are excited to see him take on his next challenge.”
Source: www.news.com.au
