Socceroo Bruce Djite enters into unknown with PSM in Indonesia

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Even for an unusually well-travelled footballer like Bruce Djite, who was born in the United States to African parents, a move to Sulawesi in Indonesia seems exotic. The K-shaped island is more than 1500 kilometres from Jakarta, and a long boat ride across the Java Sea to the holidaying Australians in Bali.
But the former Socceroo striker seems more than comfortable with his new life at PSM Makassar.
The club known as the Red Fish finished third in last season’s Liga One. And under Dutch coach Robert…

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Ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Guthrie signs with Indonesia’s Mitra Kukar

PJ Roberts assesses if Rafael van der Vaart is suited for a move to Indonesian club Bali United.
Former Newcastle United and Liverpool midfielder Danny Guthrie has joined Mitra Kukar in Indonesia’s Liga 1, just after his ex-Reds’ teammate Mohamed Sissoko left the club.
The Indonesian side confirmed the signing on their Facebook page, showing images of Guthrie undergoing his medical check.
Guthrie signs as a free agent, his most recent spell with Blackburn Rovers having ended last year. His contract is for one year, with the option of an extension.
“Hopefully the presence of Danny is able to…

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Former Socceroo Bruce Djite signs with PSM Makassar in Indonesia

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Former Socceroo striker Bruce Djite has joined Indonesia side PSM Makassar for the 2018 Liga One season, having last played for Suwon FC in South Korea.
The 30-year-old, who earned nine international caps between 2008 and 2010, will link up with Dutch coach Robert Alberts, a former junior with Eredivisie giants Ajax, after signing a two-year contract.
The United States-born forward will help PSM push for honours, and qualification for Asian competitions. They finished third in 2017 behind Bali United…

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Indonesia need more superstars like Michael Essien for 2018 season

PJ Roberts assesses if Rafael van der Vaart is suited for a move to Indonesian club Bali United.
After making the 2016 final, Indonesia will fancy their chances at November’s AFF Suzuki Cup, which will introduce a new home-and-away format for the group stage.
But ASEAN success is just one of the hopes for Southeast Asia’s most populous nation.
Here are five 2018 football wishes for Indonesia.
1. More big names
The build-up to the 2017 Indonesia Liga One season was sent into the stratosphere by the arrival of five world stars. Michael Essien, Didier Zokora, Mohamed Sissoko, Peter Odemwingie,…

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Brunei DPMM change mind about exiting S.League for 2018 season

Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill reflect on Albirex Niigata’s campaign after they clinched a second straight S.League title.  
Brunei DPMM have backed down on their threat to quit the S.League after reports emerged that the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) were ready to relax some of the new restrictions imposed on them.
Last week, the 2015 champions had posted a message on their website, stating that they intended to join Indonesia’s Liga 1 next season due to the regulations imposed by the FAS, which require strict quotas on age group and foreign players.
Singapore clubs are required to register at least six…

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Brunei DPMM set to leave S.League, join Indonesia’s Ligue 1

Brunei DPMM joined the S.League in 2009.
S.League club Brunei DPMM have stunned the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) by threatening to quit the league and move to Indonesia due to new restrictions imposed by the ruling body.
With the S.League introducing age restrictions to encourage youth development and reducing the foreign player quota from three to two, invitees Brunei DPMM could make the decision to exit the competition.
The club announced on their official website that they are planning to play in Indonesia’s Ligue 1 in 2018.
While…

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Kelantan strengthen squad for 2018 season after avoiding relegation

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Kelantan have made moves to strengthen their squad by signing Brazilian centre-back Cassio de Jesus and extending the contract of midfielder Morgaro Gomis.
Cassio joins from Indonesian Liga 1 side Semen Padang, and the Red Warriors will hope he can help prevent another season of struggle.
Kelantan avoided relegation by just one point as they ended the 2017 Malaysia Super League (MSL) season in 10th place.
28-year-old Cassio had spent his career with various clubs in his homeland before moving to…

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