Ex-Manchester United and Tottenham star Dimitar Berbatov joins Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters on a one-year contract

  • Dimitar Berbatov is the latest big name to move to the Indian Super League
  • The former Manchester United man needed a new club after being released
  • Berbatov, now 36, has signed a one-year contract with Kerala Blasters 
  • The striker will join up with his former United team-mate Wes Brown when there 

Indian Super League's Kerala Blasters have signed former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov ahead of the 2017-18 season, the player's agent said on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old, who has signed a one-year contract, was a free agent after leaving the Greek side PAOK Salonika in June 2016.

Berbatov, who is Bulgaria's all-time leading scorer with 48 goals in 79 matches, joined United from Spurs in 2008 for a then club-record fee of £30million.

Former Manchester United ace Dimitar Berbatov will ply his trade in the Indian Super League

Former Manchester United ace Dimitar Berbatov will ply his trade in the Indian Super League

In Manchester, the Bulgarian scored 48 goals in 108 Premier League appearances, winning two league titles.


Berbatov will link up with Kerala's new head coach Rene Meulensteen, who worked with the him during his time at Old Trafford as well as Fulham. 

Last week, the Indian club also signed former Manchester United defender Wes Brown.

Berbatov, named Bulgaria's Footballer of the Year on seven occasions, has also played for CSKA Sofia, Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco during his illustrious career.

The 36-year-old striker has signed a one-year contract with Indian side Kerala Blasters

The 36-year-old striker has signed a one-year contract with Indian side Kerala Blasters

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