Wes links up with Rene for an Indian summer
FORMER United and England defender Wes Brown has signed for Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.
Brown, 37, who was released by Blackburn at the end of last season, is reunited with the Blasters’ new head coach Rene Meulensteen after the pair worked together during their time at Old Trafford.
“One of PLs most decorated players, @rmeulensteen1 ‘s own, @WesBrown24 joins the Blasters family,” the ISL club announced on Twitter.
Mancunian Brown, who spent 15 years at United and was capped 23 times by England, introduced himself to Blasters fans on social media.
“Hello India, Happy Independence day! I’m coming soon to the exciting Indian Super League to play for @KeralaBlasters,” Brown posted on Twitter.
“I can’t wait to play in front of one of the best fans in the world, Kerala. See you soon!”
Brown progressed through United’s academy and after making over 300 appearances for the club joined Sunderland in a £1m deal in 2011.
He left the Stadium of Light in the summer of 2016 and spent one season at Blackburn, who were relegated to Sky Bet League One.
He has recently been training with non-League side Macclesfield in a bid to remain match fit.
The Blasters, co-owned by India cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, appointed former United coach Meulensteen in July.