23/04 - 20:00
23/04 - 20:00
Charlie Austin has signed for Australian outfit Brisbane Roar.
The 32-year old striker departed Queens Park Rangers at the end of this season after the expiration of his contract, joining the A-League side as a free agent.
Austin had spent the last two season with QPR in the Championship, his second spell with the club after making his Premier League breakthrough with the Rs earlier in his career, scoring 18 times in an eye-catching 2014/15 campaign.
The former Southampton and West Brom striker has more than 300 appearances in all competitions over the last 13 years of play, with 173 goals to his name. He had been called into the England camp in 2015, but never received a senior international cap.
“I’m delighted to be joining Brisbane Roar,” said Austin, who is due to arrive in Australia later this week.
“To play abroad is something I’ve always wanted to do and when the opportunity came up to join this club I was looking to explore it.
“I met the gaffer Warren in London and he sold me the project of the football club and it was one I was excited about!
“I want to help the club get back into the top six and on a personal note score as many goals as possible.”
😉 Thanks for the assist, @maxrushden.@chazaustin10 👋#BiggerBetterBrisbane pic.twitter.com/3RLskEUq7W
— Brisbane Roar FC (@brisbaneroar) June 26, 2022
