Osman Bukari: Ghana Winger Joins MLS Side Austin FC From Serbian Giants Red Star Belgrade

Osman Bukari: Ghana Winger Joins MLS Side Austin FC From Serbian Giants Red Star Belgrade

Lukman Mumuni
May 30, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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  • Osman Bukari has joined MLS side Austin FC
  • The Ghana winger leaves Red Star Belgrade
  • Bukari won the league with the Serbian giants

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Ghana winger, Osman Bukari, has joined Major League Soccer outfit Austin FC from Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade.

The 25-year-old signed a three-and-a-half-year deal to join Austin FC as a Designated Player.

Bukari enjoyed two successful seasons in Belgrade, where he won back-to-back league and Serbian Cup titles.

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Osman Bukari celebrates after scoring against Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar on November 24, 2022. Photo: Patricia De Melo Moreira.
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The ex-Accra Lions player is delighted to move to the MLS, insisting he will help the Verdes reach their goals during his stay in the United States.

“I am very motivated and excited to join Austin FC,” said Bukari, as quoted by the club's official website. “I want to do everything I can to help this team, this city, and this fanbase to achieve their goals.”

Bukari will begin his career in the MLS after the receipt of his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate.

During his stay in Europe, the speedy winger also won the French Cup with Ligue 1 outfit FC Nantes.

Austin FC Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell extolled the qualities of the Ghanaian and believes he will add firepower to the club's attack.

“Osman is a fast and technical winger with a proven ability to get goals and assists competing at some of the highest levels of club football,” he said. “We’re confident he will make an immediate impact for us on the pitch when he arrives and we’re delighted to have him sign for Austin FC.”

The Ghana international has rich experience at the international level, representing the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. He scored on his World Cup debut against Portugal in Qatar, going to hit the famous Cristiano Ronaldo 'siuu' celebration in front of his idol, as reported by talkSPORT.

Osman Bukari wins second double at Red Star

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana winger, Osman Bukari won his second double with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade after starring in the Cup final against Vojvodina.

The 25-year-old added the Serbian Cup to the league title won a fortnight ago to make it back-to-back doubles since moving to the club.

Bukari started and saw 75 minutes of action as Red Star Belgrade defeated Vojvodina 2-1 in the final of the competition on Tuesday, May 21.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.