Donachie returns to Victory
Coach Kevin Muscat says he's signed a "class act" for Melbourne Victory, after securing the return of James Donachie.
The deal to bring back the 25-year-old from a stint in South Korea with Jeonnam Dragons was completed on the final day of the transfer window.
He's a class act both on and off the park and I'm sure our fans are as excited as I am to welcome him back.
Kevin Muscat
Donachie has received international clearance and may be included in Muscat's squad to take on Central Coast on Saturday.
The Victory coach said he'd kept in touch with the defender when it became clear Jeonnam might release him following their relegation.
"The opportunity arose maybe a week, 10 days ago. It happened very quickly," added Muscat. "He's a class act both on and off the park and I'm sure our fans are as excited as I am to welcome him back.
"He'll add to our defensive stocks and complement the players we've brought in across our back four. It's fantastic to have him at our disposal again."
Donachie will fill the spot left by central defender Nick Ansell, who has moved in the opposite direction on a free transfer after 94 appearances for Victory.
Muscat, who said the deals were not linked, added: "Nick has performed really well this year when he was fit and playing. For him to go across there and get a lengthy contract, financially he's in a far better position, (it's the) best possible outcome for everybody."
Donachie, who has signed until the end of the season, played 47 times for Victory in his first stint and helped the club win the championship last season.
Victory are 4/7 to win their next game against Central Coast, who are 19/4, with the draw 16/5.
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Coach Kevin Muscat says he's signed a "class act" for Melbourne Victory, after securing the return of James Donachie.
The deal to bring back the 25-year-old from a stint in South Korea with Jeonnam Dragons was completed on the final day of the transfer window.
He's a class act both on and off the park and I'm sure our fans are as excited as I am to welcome him back.
Kevin Muscat
Donachie has received international clearance and may be included in Muscat's squad to take on Central Coast on Saturday.
The Victory coach said he'd kept in touch with the defender when it became clear Jeonnam might release him following their relegation.
"The opportunity arose maybe a week, 10 days ago. It happened very quickly," added Muscat. "He's a class act both on and off the park and I'm sure our fans are as excited as I am to welcome him back.
"He'll add to our defensive stocks and complement the players we've brought in across our back four. It's fantastic to have him at our disposal again."
Donachie will fill the spot left by central defender Nick Ansell, who has moved in the opposite direction on a free transfer after 94 appearances for Victory.
Muscat, who said the deals were not linked, added: "Nick has performed really well this year when he was fit and playing. For him to go across there and get a lengthy contract, financially he's in a far better position, (it's the) best possible outcome for everybody."
Donachie, who has signed until the end of the season, played 47 times for Victory in his first stint and helped the club win the championship last season.
Victory are 4/7 to win their next game against Central Coast, who are 19/4, with the draw 16/5.
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Source: bet365.com
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