(Football new) Kerala Blasters FC announced the signing of Greek-Australian International striker Apostolos Giannou for the Hero Indian Super League 2022/2023 season. He joins Kerala Blasters from A-League Club Macarthur FC and will don the iconic Yellow until the summer of 2023. He was born in Greece but Giannou moved to Australia at a very young age. He played for youth teams at the Victorian Institute of Sport and South Melbourne, before making his professional football debut with the Oakleigh Cannons. He moved abroad fourteen years ago following a transfer to the Greek side Apollon Kalamarias. He has since had stints with several Greek first-division teams like Kavala, PAOK, Ethnikos, Panionios, and Asteris Tripoli, recording 38 goals and 15 assists in over 150 appearances.

In 2016, Giannou had joined Chinese Club Guangzhou City FC for a record transfer fee but only after 2 prolific seasons in Asia, Giannou then went on to sign for Cyprus side AEK Larnaca and later moved to OFI Crete FC in Greece. Before signing with the Blasters, Giannou had a stint with A-League side Macarthur FC where he made 21 appearances and scored 3 goals for the club. Giannou has represented Australia at all youth-team levels and has also amassed 12 appearances with the Australian senior national team where he scored 2 goals and had 4 assists. He has also made 1 appearance for the Greek national team. Giannou becomes KBFC’s first foreign signing of the summer and potential replacement for Alavro Vazquez. The addition of Giannou will give the Blasters’ a new-look attacking unit as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Commenting on the Blaster's first foreign signing of the summer KarolisSkinkys said, “I’m very happy Apostolos finally joined Kerala Blasters, he was our target for the last two years. He is a hardworking attacker who fits our style of play. I also like him because he is a player who plays for the team. I wish him the best time in Kerala. I’m really excited to be signing for Kerala Blasters. I will put my all for the team to achieve the goals it has for this year." said a happy Giannou upon signing with his new club.

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