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Dundee United today announced, subject to international clearance, the signing of 26-year-old Austrian striker Darko Bodul on a two-year deal.
Previously at Austrian Bundesliga outfit SC Rheindorf Altach, he joins United after catching the interest of Jackie McNamara whilst United were in the Netherlands for a training camp.
Capped at both Under-19 and Under-21 level for Croatia, Darko has an Austrian passport, and was regarded as one of the biggest attacking talents when he secured a two-year deal with Ajax in 2009.
His career since leaving Ajax has witnessed top level football in Denmark with Odense Boldklub and in Austria with Sturm Graz as well as with Rheindorf which finished third last season.
A delighted Jackie McNamara said, “Darko is an experienced quality striker. We have been chasing several strikers this summer but once it became apparent we could secure his signing, this was one we wanted completed quickly.
“He is a technically gifted, skilful and a penalty box goal scorer. I am excited about seeing him wear the United kit and he will entertain and excite our fans.”
Darko said, “This is a new, exciting chapter for me. The reputation United has for developing careers is an obvious appeal but first I want to come in and claim my place in the team. I can do that by scoring goals.
“I met with the Manager over in the Netherlands and saw how United was set up with the vision for the future. If I score the goals which make the fans happy, we will enjoy good times together. I cannot wait to meet up with my team mates and play for the Club.”
United play Watford at Tannadice on Saturday 25 July in the final pre season match and this will be the first chance to see Darko appear in a United line up at Tannadice. Tickets for this match are available in advance: online here, by telephone on 01382 833166 (option 1 or 3) or in person at the ticket centre in Tannadice Street.
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welcome.
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Saw him at the last game against Utrecht, must be one of PVH's.
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Welcome to Tannadice... Hope you bang the goals in :-)
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bowers wrote:
Dundee United today announced, subject to international clearance, the signing of 26-year-old Austrian striker Darko Bodul on a two-year deal.
Previously at Austrian Bundesliga outfit SC Rheindorf Altach, he joins United after catching the interest of Jackie McNamara whilst United were in the Netherlands for a training camp.
Capped at both Under-19 and Under-21 level for Croatia, Darko has an Austrian passport, and was regarded as one of the biggest attacking talents when he secured a two-year deal with Ajax in 2009.
His career since leaving Ajax has witnessed top level football in Denmark with Odense Boldklub and in Austria with Sturm Graz as well as with Rheindorf which finished third last season.
A delighted Jackie McNamara said, “Darko is an experienced quality striker. We have been chasing several strikers this summer but once it became apparent we could secure his signing, this was one we wanted completed quickly.
“He is a technically gifted, skilful and a penalty box goal scorer. I am excited about seeing him wear the United kit and he will entertain and excite our fans.”
Darko said, “This is a new, exciting chapter for me. The reputation United has for developing careers is an obvious appeal but first I want to come in and claim my place in the team. I can do that by scoring goals.
“I met with the Manager over in the Netherlands and saw how United was set up with the vision for the future. If I score the goals which make the fans happy, we will enjoy good times together. I cannot wait to meet up with my team mates and play for the Club.”
United play Watford at Tannadice on Saturday 25 July in the final pre season match and this will be the first chance to see Darko appear in a United line up at Tannadice. Tickets for this match are available in advance: online here, by telephone on 01382 833166 (option 1 or 3) or in person at the ticket centre in Tannadice Street.
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If we can add Snidjer, a goalkeeper, and even a centre half then this would give me a tiny bit more hope for the new season.
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Looks typically Balkan.They're normally nasty bastards,hope he is as well.
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20 goal hitman there.
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Looks a promising signing. Hopefully see him in action during this weeks games.
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Could also be a part time hitman tae.
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Good news, his pedigree looks decent. Look forward to seeing him.
2 year deal,meaning he'll be 28 when he signs fir Celtic.
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Some absolute cracking goals
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can hit a freekick as well.
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Tangerine_Ultra wrote:
Could also be a part time hitman tae.
The Vidic song the Manure fans sang...
He comes from Cro-ay-sha
He'll fackin murder ya
Oh Darko....
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looks decent there on youtube like. Looking forward to seeing him! Welcome!
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Foo Kin Twat wrote:
Tangerine_Ultra wrote:
Could also be a part time hitman tae.
The Vidic song the Manure fans sang...
He comes from Cro-ay-sha
He'll fackin murder ya
Oh Darko....
I like.
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Don't want to get too excited about this boy after seeing his goals on YouTube there. I remember seeing a compilation of Roy O'Donovan's goals and thinking he was gonna be the business and well we all know how he turned out! Does look a good player from thos clips though, really hope he does well.
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SlatefordArab wrote:
Don't want to get too excited about this boy after seeing his goals on YouTube there. I remember seeing a compilation of Roy O'Donovan's goals and thinking he was gonna be the business and well we all know how he turned out! Does look a good player from thos clips though, really hope he does well.
said it before mate anycunt can look good on a youtube clip.
i do like the look o this lad though
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Jackie says hes 80% fit, hopefully a run out this week and he'll be ready.
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Hopefully be a good signing, only time will tell though.