Title: Serbian Striker Stefan Scepovic Signs with Muangthong United in Thailand
Date: 30th July 2023, Updated at 16:00
Stefan Scepovic, who had two stints as a forward for Real Sporting de Gijon, has once again packed his bags. The Serbian striker has completed his move to Muangthong United Football Club in the Thai Premier League.
At 33 years old, Scepovic has now joined his ninth club since leaving El Molinon – Enrique Castro ‘Quini’. He has previously played for nine other teams.
During his time with the red and whites, Scepovic scored 23 goals and provided 9 assists, which was his most successful period in Gijon. He joined Brisbane Roar in Australia after leaving Sporting, and now he has signed with Muangthong United on a free transfer. It is worth mentioning that Scepovic was previously transferred to Celtic Glasgow for 2.5 million euros.
In parallel news, former Sporting winger Aitor Garcia, who left the club on a free transfer, scored a brace for Juarez FC in their 3-1 victory over Austin in the MLS. This win secured their place in the round of 32 in the Leagues Cup.
Meanwhile, the Sporting squad is currently enjoying a break after their pre-season tour in Mexico. The players will return to training next Tuesday at the Mareo Football School, with an open-door session starting at 18:00.
In other news, Sporting’s manager, Ramon Ramirez, confirmed that there is no agreement for the sale of Pedro, but negotiations with Girondins are ongoing.
The next friendly match for Sporting will take place on Friday against Real Aviles at the Roman Suarez Puerta Stadium, which will serve as one of the final tests for the new Sporting project.Stefan Scepovic, ex delantero del Real Sporting de Gijón, ha firmado un nuevo contrato con el Muangthong United Football Club de la Primera división de Tailandia. A sus 33 años, Scepovic ha jugado en nueve clubes diferentes desde su salida del Sporting. Durante su etapa en Gijón, el delantero serbio marcó 23 goles y dio 9 asistencias, siendo una de sus mejores etapas en su carrera. Scepovic se unió al Muangthong United con la carta de libertad después de su paso por el Brisbane Roar de Australia.
Por otro lado, Aitor García, extremo que también jugó en el Sporting de Gijón, ha destacado en México al marcar un doblete en la victoria del Juárez FC sobre el Austin de la MLS. Con este resultado, el Juárez FC se clasifica para la ronda de los 32 mejores de la Leagues Cup. Aitor García salió gratis del Sporting al no renovar contrato.
Mientras tanto, la plantilla del Sporting de Gijón está disfrutando de un descanso después de su gira de pretemporada por México. Los jugadores regresarán al trabajo el próximo martes en la Escuela de Fútbol de Mareo, con una sesión de puertas abiertas a las 18:00.
En otras noticias relacionadas con el Sporting de Gijón, el director deportivo, Ramón Ramírez, ha confirmado que no hay acuerdo de venta por Pedro, pero reconoce que ha habido negociaciones con el Girondins. El próximo partido amistoso del Sporting será contra el Real Avilés en el Estadio Román Suárez Puerta, uno de los últimos test para el nuevo proyecto del equipo.
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Stefan Scepovic’s move to Muangthong United in Thailand is an unexpected turn for the Serbian forward. Excited to see how he adapts to the new league and wishing him success in his new adventure.