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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Colosimo picks Korea path
Date: March 15th 2010
Author: Not Specified
From: SBS The World Game
World Cup hopeful Simon Colosimo is set to seal his next big Korea move by signing for a leading K-League club straight after this weekend’s A-League grand final.
With negotiations for a possible three-year deal almost over the line, the 30-year-old Sydney FC defender is ready to disappoint Melbourne Heart – who had been given first refusal on his services – and instead head to Asia where he is hoping to produce the form which will land him a boarding pass to South Africa in June.
Colosimo’s Sydney-based agent Leo Karis was coy on Monday over his likely destination but it could be Chunnam Dragons, who came close to snatching Colosimo from Sydney 14 months ago but could not settle on a transfer fee.
Incheon United, the former home of fellow Socceroos defender Jade North, could also be in the mix.
Out of contract at Sydney at the end of March and determined to move on, Colosimo has made no secret of his desire to play in Korea, as it gives him a stage on which to impress national coach Pim Verbeek between now and the World Cup.
He has started in Australia’s last two internationals, the 2-2 draw in Kuwait and the 1-0 win over Indonesia in Brisbane which clinched Asian Cup qualification.
Heart had hoped that the almost out-of-contract Colosimo would simply go out on loan and return to join them later this year, but it’s believed Colosimo wants a long-term deal, which means Saturday’s decider between Sydney and Melbourne could be his A-League farewell.
With the transfer window closing in Korea on March 23, Colosimo’s representatives are working fast to secure the terms of his departure.
After 29 appearances, and one of the most consistent and domineering seasons of his career, Colosimo – who stands to earn $450,000 a season in Korea - has already been granted permission by Sydney to move before the completion of his current contract.
A Sydney spokesman said: ‘’It won’t come as a surprise to see Simon move to Korea. It’s our understanding he has been in negotiations for a little while with parties in Asia.’’
The disappointment at missing out on Colosimo will be keenly felt at Heart who have now turned its attentions to Newcastle Jets free agent Ljubo Milicevic, who is considering a move back to his home town.
The A-League franchise-in-have also agreed terms with Perth Glory midfielder Wayne Shroj, who is heading east after two seasons and 36 appearances for the under-achieving outfit.
He will join Matt Thompson, Kristian Sarkies, Dean Heffernan, Jason Hoffman, Clint Bolton and Dutch striker Rutger Worm at the club coached by John van't Schip.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/977487/Colosimo-picks-Korea-path
Author: Not Specified
From: SBS The World Game
World Cup hopeful Simon Colosimo is set to seal his next big Korea move by signing for a leading K-League club straight after this weekend’s A-League grand final.
With negotiations for a possible three-year deal almost over the line, the 30-year-old Sydney FC defender is ready to disappoint Melbourne Heart – who had been given first refusal on his services – and instead head to Asia where he is hoping to produce the form which will land him a boarding pass to South Africa in June.
Colosimo’s Sydney-based agent Leo Karis was coy on Monday over his likely destination but it could be Chunnam Dragons, who came close to snatching Colosimo from Sydney 14 months ago but could not settle on a transfer fee.
Incheon United, the former home of fellow Socceroos defender Jade North, could also be in the mix.
Out of contract at Sydney at the end of March and determined to move on, Colosimo has made no secret of his desire to play in Korea, as it gives him a stage on which to impress national coach Pim Verbeek between now and the World Cup.
He has started in Australia’s last two internationals, the 2-2 draw in Kuwait and the 1-0 win over Indonesia in Brisbane which clinched Asian Cup qualification.
Heart had hoped that the almost out-of-contract Colosimo would simply go out on loan and return to join them later this year, but it’s believed Colosimo wants a long-term deal, which means Saturday’s decider between Sydney and Melbourne could be his A-League farewell.
With the transfer window closing in Korea on March 23, Colosimo’s representatives are working fast to secure the terms of his departure.
After 29 appearances, and one of the most consistent and domineering seasons of his career, Colosimo – who stands to earn $450,000 a season in Korea - has already been granted permission by Sydney to move before the completion of his current contract.
A Sydney spokesman said: ‘’It won’t come as a surprise to see Simon move to Korea. It’s our understanding he has been in negotiations for a little while with parties in Asia.’’
The disappointment at missing out on Colosimo will be keenly felt at Heart who have now turned its attentions to Newcastle Jets free agent Ljubo Milicevic, who is considering a move back to his home town.
The A-League franchise-in-have also agreed terms with Perth Glory midfielder Wayne Shroj, who is heading east after two seasons and 36 appearances for the under-achieving outfit.
He will join Matt Thompson, Kristian Sarkies, Dean Heffernan, Jason Hoffman, Clint Bolton and Dutch striker Rutger Worm at the club coached by John van't Schip.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/977487/Colosimo-picks-Korea-path
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