Central Coast's 18-year-old attacker Garang Kuol says it is "unreal" to have signed for English Premier League giants Newcastle United.
"Our philosophy is to invest in our academy and in exciting young players for the future, as well as in players required to make an immediate impact in the first team. Kuol will return to the Mariners for the start of the A-League Men's season, a derby against the Newcastle Jets on October 8. "To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it's amazing.
In six short months the Australian has progressed from a fringe youth player at Central Coast to the English Premier League.
In Newcastle, he is not the golden child or the next big thing, rather just one of numerous young and talented prospects from all over the world pushing for a chance which might never come. This makes his landing spot key: regular football and an environment in which both his strengths and weaknesses are addressed, along with a patience critical to his progression. The announcement caps off a whirlwind six-month rise for Kuol, during which he has progressed from a fringe youth prospect at the Mariners seeking to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Alou, to the darling of the A-Leagues and a potential World Cup bolter. At 17, he was among the A-League Men’s leaders in dribbles and entrances into the opposition penalty area when adjusted for his limited minutes. To date, he has four goals and an assist in seven appearances off the bench. Signing a contract that, according to reports, will make the 18-year-old one of Australia’s highest-paid footballers, the attacker will complete his move to the English Premier League when the transfer window opens in January.
It has been a memorable week for Garang Kuol after sealing a move to English Premier League side Newcastle United on Friday. The 18-year-old precocious ...
"I'm just happy to put the jersey on regardless of my age. “Also the city, it’s a one club city – a lot of passion and a lot to play for.” “Well personally for me and my family the plan for me is to come play for the first team,” he added. “The dream is to play Premier League consistently and hopefully surpass everyone from Australia.” “To go on that plane and go over it would be massive for me and my family.” "It was an unreal experience and just happy to get my first cap and hopefully the first of many," he told Socceroos.com.au.
Garang Kuol has locked in a major new deal ahead of a likely appearance at this year's World Cup with Australia.
“Our philosophy is to invest in our academy and in exciting young players for the future, as well as in players required to make an immediate impact in the first team. Kuol will return to the Mariners for the start of the A-League Men’s season, a derby against the Newcastle Jets on October 8. “To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it’s amazing.
Newcastle United have finalised an agreement which will see highly-rated Australian forward Garang Kuol joining the club from A-League side Central Coast ...
As a young boy in Australia, the Premier League is the main thing that everyone watches but nobody actually thinks they'll reach those heights. "Our philosophy is to invest in our Academy and in exciting young players for the future, as well as in players required to make an immediate impact in the first team. James' Park and has completed his medical on Tyneside.
Socceroos teenage sensation Garang Kuol has capped a stunning rise from the A-League after signing with EPL giants Newcastle.
“I just wanted to give him the experience. “As a young boy in Australia, the Premier League is the main thing that everyone watches, but nobody actually thinks they’ll reach those heights. I told him just to go out and enjoy himself,” Arnold said.
Just days after making his international debut for the Subway Socceroos, Garang Kuol has secured an illustrious transfer to Newcastle United.
To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it's amazing. The young winger is set to commence the upcoming A-League Men's season with Central Coast Mariners, as he looks to gather match minutes and continue to press his case for a place in Australia's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 squad. He became Socceroo cap #627 in the process, and played an important role in setting up Australia's second with an explosive run up the left wing - something for fans of his new club to get excited about.
The player and his representatives have also agreed personal terms which will see Kuol move to the Premier League giants when the next transfer window opens in ...
Newcastle United have signed 18-year-old Australian forward Garang Kuol to join the squad in January, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
"As a young boy in Australia, the Premier League is the main thing that everyone watches but nobody actually thinks they'll reach those heights. "Our philosophy is to invest in our Academy and in exciting young players for the future, as well as in players required to make an immediate impact in the first team. To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it's amazing.
Just days after making his international debut for the Subway Socceroos, Garang Kuol has secured an illustrious transfer to Newcastle United.
To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it's amazing. The young winger is set to commence the upcoming A-League Men's season with Central Coast Mariners, as he looks to gather match minutes and continue to press his case for a place in Australia's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 squad. He became Socceroo cap #627 in the process, and played an important role in setting up Australia's second with an explosive run up the left wing - something for fans of his new club to get excited about.
It has been a memorable week for Garang Kuol after sealing a move to English Premier League side Newcastle United on Friday. The 18-year-old precocious ...
"I'm just happy to put the jersey on regardless of my age. “Also the city, it’s a one club city – a lot of passion and a lot to play for.” “Well personally for me and my family the plan for me is to come play for the first team,” he added. “The dream is to play Premier League consistently and hopefully surpass everyone from Australia.” “To go on that plane and go over it would be massive for me and my family.” "It was an unreal experience and just happy to get my first cap and hopefully the first of many," he told Socceroos.com.au.