Marcondes joins Melbourne City after nine years in England

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Danish-Brazilian playmaker Emiliano Marcondes has joined Melbourne City in the A-League Men after spending nearly nine years in England.

Emiliano Marcondes has joined Melbourne City in the A-League Men, moving from England where he spent nearly nine years. The playmaker, whose father was Danish and mother Brazilian, said he wanted to experience different leagues and cultures while still in his prime playing years.

Marcondes describes his football as a blend of Danish tactical discipline and Brazilian creativity. 'I think I'm a good mix,' he said. 'The Danish in me is tactical and the position-based where you want to be smart in your positions. I try still to bring some creativity and some play with clever touches or passes.' He credited fellow players Awer Mabil, Juan Mata and Mohamed Toure with providing glowing reviews of playing in Australia, which helped convince him to join City.

An ankle injury sustained in pre-season delayed his debut, which came in the second half of Saturday's derby. Marcondes said the opportunity in Australia represented the best option available to him at this stage of his career.

How it is being reported

• Cultures collide in football for new City magicianMelbourne City recruit Emiliano Marcondes has long been keen for a new football adventure and is ready to make his mark in the A-League Men.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 05:47
• Cultures collide in football for new City magicianMelbourne City recruit Emiliano Marcondes has long been keen for a new football adventure and is ready to make his mark in the A-League Men.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 05:47

In this story: Emiliano Marcondes · Melbourne City · Awer Mabil · Juan Mata · Mohamed Toure · England · Denmark · Brazil

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