XtraTime Web Desk: Hero Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC completes the signing of former English Premier League star, Dutch defender Gianni Zuiverloon for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League. Zuiverloon used to play for West Bromwich Albion from 2008-2011.
The classy central defender featured for the first time in Indian Football last season when he played for Delhi Dynamos FC. He played 17 matches for the team and was their best stopper with 40 tackles, 36 inceptions and even scored a couple of goals.
Despite of his fruitful display with the club, he turned down an attractive offer and is heading towards South India for a possible second stint in Indian football.
No doubt, it is going to be a huge signing for the South Indian outfit.
Gianni is a very experienced footballer who started his senior professional career with Dutch giants Feyenoord, following which he played club football in European countries like England and Spain. He also played 22 matches for the Netherlands U21 national team