Kerala Blasters signed Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown
Kerala Blasters FC signed Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown. The 37-year-old, who was
part of United's Champions League-winning squads in 1999 and 2008, had been
plying his trade for Blackburn Rovers last season after a five-year spell with
Sunderland between 2011 and 2016.
Although some had
expected him to retire from playing following his departure from Ewood Park,
Brown has now announced on his Twitter account that he will make the move to
the Kochi club.
'Hello India,' he tweeted
on Tuesday morning. 'Happy Independence day! I'm coming soon to the exciting
Indian Super League to play for Kerala Blasters.'
A further tweet
explained how excited he was to be playing in front of the club's supporters.
Brown will be reunited
with Rene Muelensteen at the Blasters. The Dutchman, who was one of his coaches
at United before leaving to manage Fulham in 2013, is head coach at the club.
Club career
Years Team Apps
(Gls)
1996–2011 Manchester United 232(3)
2011–2016 Sunderland 76(1)
2016–2017 Blackburn Rovers 5(1)
2017 Kerala Blasters FC 0(0)
National team
1998–2000 England U21 8(0)
1999–2010 England 23(1)
1999–2010 England 23(1)