XtraTime Web Desk: Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC have completed the signing of Australia’s star winger Joel Chianese who plays for A-League side Perth Glory FC. The 30-year-old footballer has played in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. He played for Perth Glory FC in one AFC Champions League match in the 2019-20 campaign.
Joel can operate from both flanks and a very good playmaker as well. He is quick, boasts of immaculate control over the ball and releases decisive passes in the final third.
In the 2019-20 season, he took 22 shots with 11 of them being on target. An accuracy of 50% in this aspect showcases his goalscoring potential. In addition to that, Joel Chianese netted four goals and notched three assists in 19 A-League matches for Perth Glory this term.
Chianese made his senior debut in the first game of the 2011 Asian Champions League as a substitute for Hirofumi Moriyasu in the 0–3 loss against Kashima Antlers at the Sydney Football Stadium.
His A-League debut for the club didn’t arrive until Round 19 of the 2011–12 A-League season, coming on as a substitute in the 5–2 thrashing at the hands of Newcastle Jets at the Sydney Football Stadium. Chianese scored twice in the first final of the 2011/12 season against the Wellington Phoenix FC, however it was not enough as Sydney lost 3–2.
On the other hand Hyderabad FC had given release to 10 players from their side in the month of June. Last season Hyderabad FC side scored 21 goals in 18 matches.
On the other hand If the sources are to be believed Sydney FC star Adam Le Fondre is willing to make a move to the Indian Super League (ISL) ahead of next season and is in advanced talks with Hyderabad FC.
The English forward’s current contract with Sydney FC was supposed to run out in 2021. However, the A-League went into turmoil with the Covid-19 outbreak. The league got suspended with 6 games still left, the clubs also suffered heavy financial losses. As per reports, 7 of the 11 clubs in the A-League, who are less financially robust, stood down their players and staff with no further payment.