Brisbane Roar have signed teenagers Jacob Brazete and Pearson Kasawaya from Sydney FC on two-season scholarship contracts.
Brazete, 18, and Kasawaya, 17, both join the Roar from Sydney FC after impressing for the Sky Blues in the NPL NSW this season.
Attacking winger Brazete says the opportunity to sign a senior contract at Brisbane is a dream come true.
“It’s every boys dream growing up to play professional football and I’ve been working for this since I was five years old, to sign my first contract,” he said.
“It’s really everything and I’m just really grateful to everyone that made it possible. I know I’m young but I came here to win and that’s what I want to do, I’m ready to do anything and work as hard as possible to try and make that happen for Brisbane.”
Brazete earned his scholarship contract off the back of a trial period with the club and an appearance against the Queensland State Team in which he impressed club staff.
Kasawaya, meanwhile, is a left-sided defender and a Young Socceroo; the 17-year-old is aiming high in his first Isuzu UTE A-League season with his ultimate goal to play senior minutes.
“I’ve been working so hard to get to this point, it means everything to my friends and family as well, it’s an amazing feeling,” Kasawaya said.
“There are great players here, a great coach and it’s a great club to get an opportunity to be a part of. I want to get as many minutes as possible, play my best and push hard to get good results for the team.”
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