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SuperSport United CEO Stan Matthews says the cluba��s new striking signing from Maritzburg Uniteda�s Evans Rusikea�s a�?has all the makings of a great striker with blistering pacea�?.
United tied down the deal on Tuesday night for the Zimbabwean as a direct replacement for prolific Kiwi Jeremy Brockiea�s who has been sold to Mamelodi Sundowns.
In a statement SuperSport said: a�?SuperSport United and Maritzburg United have agreed terms for the permanent move of Zimbabwean international striker Evans Rusike with immediate effect.
a�?Rusike has signed a three-year deal with Matsatsantsa.a�?
Matthews was quoted as saying: a�?We have been watching Evans with great interest over the last few years at Maritzburg.
a�?He has all the makings of a great striker with blistering pacea�s great skill and he can finish in the box.
a�?We are thrilled to announce his signing and look forward to him making a meaningful contribution for us over the next few years.a�?
Rusike said part of his reasoning for joining SuperSport was that the club have shown that they are capable of moving players on to Europe.
a�?SuperSport is a great club. They have achieved a lot in their short historya�s especially in the cupsa�sa�? the striker said.
a�?They have also shown that they can get players to Europe and it remains my dream to play in Europe.
a�?I know I have to prove myself to the coach (Eric Tinkler) and management of SuperSport and I will give my best to boost the team into the Top 8 this season.a�?
Rusike (27) has 10 caps for Zimbabwea�s including one substitutesa�� appearance at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
He has scored 20 goals in his two-and-a-half seasons at Maritzburg.
derick.khumalo