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The 31-year-old is following in the footsteps of Sameegh Doutie, the other South African footballer who has practiced his trade in the Indian Super League.
Former Bidvest Wits midfielder Cole Alexander has found a new home after signing a two-year contract with Indian club Odisha FC.
The Kaizer Chiefs’ informed target was recruited by coach Stuart Baxter, who knows Alexander very well after seeing him in action during his three-year stint at PSL.
The pair also worked together on South Africa’s senior team, Bafana Bafana, where Baxter called up Alexander several times as head coach.
Odisha announced the signing of the Cape Town-born player on Saturday morning.
“Odisha FC is pleased to announce that the club has reached a two-year agreement with South African midfielder Cole Alexander ahead of the seventh edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL),” a statement read on the website of the club.
Baxter said he was delighted to meet the 31-year-old and said the midfielder brings a lot of energy, character and quality as a player.
And he’s confident that the club’s fans will love Alexander once they see him in action.
“We are delighted to secure Cole on our team. I have worked with Cole with Bafana and he brings a combination of great energy, character and quality. His personality will enrich our team environment and I am sure he will be popular with our fans.” “Baxter said.
Speaking to the club after completing his move, Alexander is already looking forward to playing in the Indian Super League (ISL) and working with Baxter again.
“I am very happy to join Odisha FC and play in the Indian Super League for the first time. It will be great to play with Coach Stuart Baxter again and I can’t wait to meet my teammates. I am very excited and looking forward to next season, “Alexander said.
The former Polokwane City and Ajax Cape Town player has already heard a lot about Odisha fans and while they will not be able to attend matches to see him live due to the coronavirus, Alexander is hopeful that players will not forget their supporters. every time they do. field.
Furthermore, the South Africa international hopes that Odisha can achieve something special in the two years that he will spend with them.
“I have heard a lot about the special fans the club has and although they will not be in the stadiums with us this year, we will carry them in our hearts and try to make them proud. I hope that we can achieve something special at Odisha FC in the coming seasons.” .
