Just days after making his international debut for the Subway Socceroos, Garang Kuol has secured an illustrious transfer to Newcastle United.
The English Premier League club today announced that they had fended off interest from 'a number of high-profile clubs' to sign the 18-year-old on a deal commencing in January 2023.
It caps off an unforgettable week for Kuol, who on Sunday became the youngest Australian since Harry Kewell to debut for the Subway Socceroos, coming off the bench in the side's 2-0 win over New Zealand in Auckland.
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's unreal," Kuol told Newcastle United. "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. To be one of those people, to be in the position I am, it's amazing.
"Now that I've signed for Newcastle, I want to train hard, play hard, hopefully go to the World Cup and come back here."
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.
"Garang is a very promising young talent and we are excited that he'll be continuing his development as a Newcastle United player," Newcastle United sporting director, Dan Ashworth, said.
"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.
"We wish Garang the best of luck in his remaining games with Central Coast Mariners and we hope to see him on the international stage again very soon."
