Dion Cools joins Cerezo Osaka from Buriram United FC

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Dion Cools has joined the club from Buriram United FC (Thailand) on a permanent deal.

He has been selected for the Malaysia national team for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. He will be on international duty starting June 5 and is scheduled to join the club upon the conclusion of his national team commitments.

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"I’m truly happy to have the opportunity to come to Japan and Osaka, and I’m very grateful for this chance. I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the staff, and all the fans and supporters as soon as possible. I will give my all to help the team win as many games as possible and achieve our goals. Thank you for your support.”

Profile

Date of Birth
June 4, 1996

Position
Defender

Number
27

Height / Weight
185cm / 77kg

Place of Birth
Malaysia

Nationality
Malaysia

Career
OH Leuven (Belgium)
Club Brugge (Belgium)
FC Midtjylland (Denmark)
SV Zulte Waregem (Belgium) *Loan
FK Baumit Jablonec (Czech Republic)
Buriram United FC (Thailand)

National Team
U-18 Belgium
U-19 Belgium
U-21 Belgium
Malaysia