The 31-Year-Old Bisaku Will Be Looked At To Fill The
Defensive Midfielder Role
COLUMBUS, Ohio. The Columbus
Crew announced today that the club has signed Croatian
midfielder Leonard Bisaku. Per league and team
policies, contract terms are not disclosed. The
deal is pending approval of his work permit.
The 31-year-old Bisaku trained with The Crew in Cyprus
during the preseason and will be looked at to fill the
defensive midfielder role for the club.
Bisaku has played the majority of his professional career
in Croatia, but was most recently with Posusje in the
Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League for the 2005-2006
season. He also played the 2003 season with Seongnam
Ilhwa in South Korea. His pro career in Croatia has
included stints with Rijeka (2003-2004), Hrv. Dragovoljac
(2001-2002), Slaven Belupo (1999-2001), Cibalia (1998-1999)
and Hajduk Split (1996-1998). Adding Leo gives us a
solid player with some very good experience,”
said Crew Head Coach Sigi Schmid. “He can
defend but is also very comfortable on the ball.”
LEONARD BISAKU
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-10
Weight: 160
Birthdate: October 22, 1974 (31)
Nationality: Croatia
Last Club: Posusje, Bosnia and Herzegovina Premier League
(2005-2006)
Source: Columbus Crew
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