Rafael Struick Joins Brisbane Rour In A-League Australia, But His Status Is Not Explained

The Indonesian national team striker, Rafael Struick, reportedly joined the Australian League team, Brisbane Roar but his status was not explained to be permanently contracted or on loan. (ANTARAPHOTO/Yusran Uccang/nym)

JAKARTA - Indonesian national team striker Rafael Struick has officially joined the Australian League club, Brisbane Roar ahead of the start of the 2024/2025 A-League season.

His arrival was announced on social media accounts of Brisbane Rour on Monday (16/9), but the A-League club did not disclose whether Struick was permanently joining or on loan.

"Welcome to Brisbane Roar, Rafael Struick. We are delighted to welcome the arrival of the Indonesian national team striker from the Dutch club ADO The Hague ahead of the 2024/25 ALM season," wrote Brisbane Rour.

Rafael Struick joins the club Eredivisie ADO The Hague and has played for the Dutch club for four seasons.

Struick recorded 10 games without scoring a goal with senior team The Hague with three appearances he played this season.

In a video on Brisbane Roar's Instagram account, Struick said he was very excited to play with his new club.

"I am very excited to play in front of you (supporters) and show my skills," said the 21-year-old forward.

Struickak akan mengenakan nomor punggung 7 di Brisbane Roar FC untuk musim ini.

Brisbane Roar is currently owned by an Indonesian company, Bakrie Group. A number of big names of football also played and coached Brisbane Roar, including current Tottenham Hotspur coaches, Ange Postecoglou had handled Brisbane Rour in 2009-2012 and Robbie Fowler who coached in 2019-2020.

Then the Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong also played for Brisbane Roar at the end of his career as a player in 2005 and retired at the club.