Delhi Dynamos Football Club (DDFC) added Norwegian international John Arne Riise to its arsenal for the forthcoming Indian Super League (ISL) football season. Riise was presented the club T-shirt by former Liverpool star Ian Rush. The presentation was done on Sunday during the Arsenal-Liverpool contest at the Emirates Stadium.
On the new signing, the Delhi Dynamos marquee player-cum-manager Roberto Carlos said, “Riise is a great player, very experienced and a true leader on the field. He is definitely going to help on the development and evolution of the team in the competition.” The DDFC president Prashant Agarwal said, ‘We are thrilled to have signed John Arne Riise.”
Commenting on his signing with Delhi Dynamos, Riise said, “I am super excited to have joined Delhi Dynamos. I am a person who loves a new challenge, to see and experience different cultures. Roberto Carlos has been one of my heroes growing up as a left back. I’m honoured to have him as a coach, and can’t wait to give my all for him and the team. I’m thankful for this opportunity and look forward to start training, meet the other players and staff. See you soon Dynamos supporters.”
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