Socceroos striker and A-League grand remaining hero Jason Cummings has parted methods with the Central Coast Mariners.
The Mariners confirmed on Wednesday that Cummings, who scored a hat-trick in Central Coast’s 6-1 grand remaining thrashing of Melbourne City, had been offered to Indian Super League membership Mohun Bagan Super Giants for an undisclosed price.
“His contribution to not only the Mariners but the A-League in general has been nothing short of incredible.,” Mariners coach Nick Montgomery stated of Cummings, who scored 31 objectives in 50 appearances for the Gosford-based membership after shifting to Australia from Scotland in January final yr.
“When I signed Jason I was in no doubt of his quality and he is an inspiration for the way he reignited his career after a tough spell in Scotland where he fell out of love for the game.”
Despite being born in Scotland, Cumming was capable of symbolize Australia because of the heritage of his Perth-born mom, and was chosen within the Socceroos’ 2022 World Cup squad.
“While we are obviously sad to be losing Jason, we are very proud to have helped him
achieve his ambition of becoming a Socceroo and representing Australia at a World Cup,” Montgomery stated,
“He leaves the club a legend for his contribution both on and off the field – not only his goals but his leadership. He has wrote himself into history and I have no doubt he will return to the
Coast one day.”
Cummings stated Montgomery and the Mariners had “changed” his life.
“My career was at a tough point when I came here, and I have fallen in love with the Coast.,” the 27-year-old marksman stated.
“It is the most enjoyment that I have ever had playing football. Off the pitch and on the pitch, I have never experienced anything like it in my life.
“I cannot thank everyone at the club enough.”
Originally revealed as Socceroos striker Jason Cummings leaves the Central Coast Mariners to hitch Indian Super League membership
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
