Over 18 months ago, Newcastle agreed a deal to sign Aussie talent Garang Kuol; a teenager with real potential who has had a tough time since sealing a move to Tyneside.
At 18 years old, Kuol made his A league debut for Central Coast Mariners, played in the 2022 World Cup and signed for Newcastle United. However, Kuol has had a slow start to his Newcastle career, enduring two frustrating loan spells.
Shortly after arriving from Australia, he spent the second half of the 2022/23 season at Hearts. He played nine times (205 minutes) for the Scottish side and registered one goal, which was a 94th minute equaliser at Rangers:
😲 Hearts with a 93rd minute equaliser!
Substitute Garang Kuol snatches a point for the visitors…the last kick of the game! Your thoughts on the match? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NQPVKYV7lh
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 24, 2023
Ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, the 19-year-old sealed a season-long loan move to Eredivisie side FC Volendam. This move seemed like the perfect destination for Kuol, as Volendam gave more minutes to U21 players than any other side in Eredivisie or Europe’s top five leagues over the 2022/23 season.
Volendam also played a 4-3-3 at the time and a style of football that would translate well with Howe’s Newcastle. It was a promising start for Kuol, who got more minutes in the starting 11 and registered two goals/assists in his first six games, also winning their goal of the month.
However within three months, Kuol found himself at a club with no head coach, no technical staff or a chairman; three key members of staff who likely played a key role in him signing for the club. Volendam then appointed a new coach, who switched their style of play to more defensive approach in an attempt to avoid relegation.
A switch of formation to 5-3-2 from 4-3-3 meant there was no place in the side for Kuol. This led to him making just three more appearances between early December (2023) and April, with an injury in May…
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Author : Jake Armstrong
Publish date : 2024-06-10 18:40:24
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