Indian Super League (ISL) facet Hyderabad FC (HFC) has accomplished the signing of Australian ahead Joe Knowles on a free switch.
The 26-year-old has signed a one-year contract with an choice to increase for one more 12 months.
Knowles most lately performed within the A-League, that includes 21 occasions for Brisbane Roar final season, scoring one objective and aiding three.
“The player completed the medical last week. The deal is done,” a supply near the participant instructed Sportstar.
Starting his profession with Perth Glory, Knowles joined the Roar final season after shining on trial, scoring the winner in opposition to Premier League facet Leeds United in a pre-season pleasant.
The ahead, nevertheless, is most recognized for his exceptional contribution throughout his time with Oakleigh Cannons – a National Premier League (NPL) Victoria facet – the place he guided the staff to its maiden NPL Championship title in 2022, scoring 13 occasions and being the joint-best participant of the league, with Kaine Sheppard (Heidelberg United).
“He’s a striker. Joe has done brilliantly since he’s come in to the team in various positions. His work rate off the ball is superb and he provides quality going forward,” Warren Moon, the top coach of Brisbane Roar had stated about Knowles.
Known for his witty positioning in open play, Knowles will add to the arsenal of HFC, which has seen an exodus after the top of the 2022-23 season.
HFC head coach, Manolo Marquez, who guided the staff to its maiden ISL title in 2022, has joined FC Goa, Halicharan Narzary – who scored the profitable penalty in that ISL remaining – has left for Bengaluru FC, midfielder Borja Herrera has joined East Bengal and ahead Joel Chianese is about to go away without cost.
In the 2022-23 season, Hyderabad FC was eradicated from ISL, with a 4-3 loss on penalties to ATK Mohun Bagan (now Mohun Bagan Super Giant) within the semifinal and likewise misplaced out on a spot within the preliminary spherical of the AFC Cup with a 1-3 loss on penalties to the identical opponent.
With the membership searching for a brand new period within the 2023-24 season, Knowles may be the proper match for the Nizams to climb its manner again to glory.
