Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari joins MLS side Austin FC

US Major League Soccer team Austin FC has announced the signing of, Ghana international winger Osman Bukari from Red Star Belgrade.

Bukari, 25, joins Austin on a three-and-a-half-year deal year as one of the team’s Designated Player signings, with an option for 2028.

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The move comes a week after Austin waived Designated Player Emiliano Rigoni and bought out the remainder of the Argentine’s guaranteed contract of more than $2 million this season. Rigoni scored six goals in 51 matches with Austin.

AUSTIN FC NEW SIGNING:

https://twitter.com/AustinFC/status/1796308712409235609

Bukari enjoyed huge success in Serbia for the past two seasons. During his stint at the club, he was involved in forty-five goal contributions (25G/20A) in 78 appearances helping Red Star to clinch back-to-back Serbian league titles and back-to-back Serbian Cups.

Bukari began his career with Ghanaian club, Accra Lions, AS Trenčín (Slovakia), KAA Gent (Belgium), Nantes (France), and later Red Star Belgrade in Serbia.

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His move is pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 visa. 

BUKARI IN CAMP :

https://twitter.com/GhanaBlackstars/status/1796870359670468701

Osman Bukari is one of twenty-six players called up by Otto Addo for the double header against Mali and CAR. He has teamed up with the rest of the squad after finalizing this deal.