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Published 13:59 IST, June 28th 2023

Star footballer who played FIFA World Cup 2022 alongside Lionel Messi joins Mohun Bagan

Australian national team football star Jason Cummings has penned down a three-year deal with Indian Super League side Mohun Bagan Super Giants.

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Jason Cummings with Lionel Messi (Image: jasoncummings35/Instagram) | Image: self
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Mohun Bagan took to their social media handle on Wednesday, June 28, and confirmed the signing of Jason Cummings. The Australian World Cup player has signed a three-year deal with the Indian Super League giants. The signing was confirmed by the Socceroos on their official website.

3 Things You Need To Know

  • Jason Cummings has represented Australia in 3 games and has scored one goal
  • Cummings was part of Australia’s 26-man squad at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
  • He helped the Mariner’s win the A-League with a sensational hat-trick on June 3

Jason Cummings signs for Mohun Bagan after ending stint with Mariners

The 27-year-old joins Mohun Bagan on the back of his illustrious 18-month stint in Gosford. He scored 31 goals in 50 appearances for the Central Coast Mariners since his arrival from Scottish club Dundee FC. “Subway Socceroos striker Jason Cummings has a new home after signing with Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan Super Giant for an undisclosed fee, the Central Coast Mariners confirmed,” the statement by the Socceroos said.

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After his move to the Indian Super League was confirmed, Cummings thanked the Mariners for a ‘life-changing journey’ on Wednesday. “My career was at a tough point when I came here and I have fallen in love with the Coast. It is the most enjoyment that I have ever had playing football. Off the pitch and on the pitch, I have never experienced anything like it in my life. I cannot thank everyone at the club enough,” the footballer said.

13:23 IST, June 28th 2023