Ghana worldwide winger Osman Bukari will be part of Austin FC in a switch from Crimson Star Belgrade, the Main League Soccer staff introduced Thursday.
Bukari, 25, joins Austin on a 3 1/2-year assured contract as one of many staff’s Designated Participant signings, with an choice for 2028. The transfer comes per week after Austin waived Designated Participant Emiliano Rigoni and purchased out the rest of the Argentine’s assured contract of greater than $2 million this season. Rigoni scored six objectives in 51 matches with Austin.
Bukari spent the previous two seasons with Crimson Star Belgrade, scoring 25 objectives and making 20 assists because the membership received consecutive Serbian league championships and consecutive Serbian Cups. He additionally has three objectives in 17 appearances with the Ghana nationwide staff, together with on the 2022 World Cup.
“Osman is a quick and technical winger with a confirmed skill to get objectives and assists competing at a number of the highest ranges of membership soccer,” Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell mentioned. “We’re assured he’ll make a direct influence for us.”
