Bengaluru Football Club today signed a one-year deal with Australian striker Sean Rooney, who had a successful last season with New South Wales side Blacktown, scoring 14 goals for the club.
With the roping in of the Australian, Bengaluru FC completes the slot for foreigners at the club with John Johnson, Curtis Osano and John Menyongar being the other players already signed.
"Sean has been in form, scoring 14 goals last season. If we are going to be a successful side, we're going to need goal scorers. We have a good strike force in Sunil, Robin, Karan, Malemnganba and Beikho but we like to have competition for places and Sean's signing assists that," Bengaluru FC Coach Ashley Westwood said in a statement.
"He looks in good shape and is a player who takes care of himself on and off the field," Westwood said.
Rooney is no stranger to the I-League having played a season for Goa's Salgaocar team before moving back to Australia with Blacktown.
"I am delighted to be back in India and it seems that this club is doing everything right, so it's good to be part of it. I did speak to a few people before signing and they all had good things to say about Bengaluru FC," 24-year-old Rooney, who arrived in the city yesterday, said.
Rooney's former stints include one with Newcastle Jets in the A-League -- Australia's top tier football league and had three appearances for the national Under-20 team.
"We have been tracking Sean's performances with Blacktown and he has had a fantastic season to say the least. What he also brings with him is experience in the I-League and it's just the combination we are looking for," said JSW Sports CEO Mustafa Ghouse.
