Marselino Ferdinand’s First Words After Joining Oxford United

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Indonesian player Marselino Ferdinan has arrived in England. He has officially joined Oxford United, a club that plays in the Championship League. Here are Marselino Ferdinan’s first words after joining the English League club.

The youngster is delighted to be joining Oxford United. He still can’t believe he’s part of the club.

“Becoming the first Indonesian-born player to play in the Championship if selected. That makes me very proud. I will not waste this opportunity, and I will give 100% to make the most of it,” said Marselino Ferdinan on the Oxford United website, Monday (19/8/2024).

The attacking midfielder is ready to do his best for his club. “My message to everyone is to continue to support the team and know that I will do my best to compete and represent this club,” he said.

On the Oxford United club website, Monday (19/8/2024), the club owned by Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir said “Welcome to Oxford” to Marselino Ferdinan.

“Oxford United is delighted to announce the signing of highly sought after and talented Indonesian international Marselino Ferdinan,” Oxford United said in a statement.

The 19-year-old forward arrives at Oxford with 26 caps for his country and three goals. Last year, he helped Indonesia U-22 win SEA Games gold for the first time in 32 years.

Marselino Ferdinan also holds the record as the youngest international goal scorer in Indonesia. In addition, this year he became the youngest goal scorer in the history of the Asian Cup finals.

The player whose full name is Marselino Ferdinan Philipus is also a key player for the Indonesian U-23 team, which reached the semifinals of the 2024 AFC U-23 and led Indonesia to the Olympic play-off against Guinea in Paris last May.

Marselino began his career in Indonesia, and spent last season with Belgian club Deinze. Marselino would become the first Indonesian-born player to feature in the Sky Bet Championship if selected by Oxford United this season.

Oxford United Chief Operating Officer Ed Waldron said Marselino Ferdinan is a very exciting and promising young player. “We are very excited to see how he develops in our group. The club has strong ties with Indonesia and through ongoing discussions, we have become aware of Marselino’s ability,” he said.