Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos have successfully roped in in former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise for this year’s edition of the tournament. The club and the player officially tweeted to confirm the news. Riise Delhi’s third big signing of the season as the club had earlier signed former Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda and legendary Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos as player manager.
The tweets of Riise and Delhi Dynamos read:
Finally I am proud to announce my new adventure with @delhidynamos ⚽️ Very excited
Welcome to the Pride, @JARiiseOfficial, former UCL winner & 2-time UEFA Super Cup holder! #RoarWithRiise @Oficial_RC3 pic.twitter.com/wcqNem3pmo
— Delhi Dynamos FC (@DelhiDynamos) August 24, 2015
As the player was officially unveiled at the club, his Liverpool team mates and other club legends wished him luck for his new venture from various parts of the world.
Here are some of the videos of the Reds legends:
Michael Owen as message for John Arne Riise of Delhi Dynamos
New Dynamo John Arne Riise receives a message from his old friend, Michael Owen! Check it out! #RoarWithRiise
Posted by Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Jamie Carragher talks about John Arne Riise of Delhi Dynamos
Carra spurs his former defensive partner, John Arne Riise on! Make sure you watch it. #RoarWithRiise
Posted by Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Ian Rush speaks about Delhi Dynamos’ John Arne Riise
Watch Liverpool FC’s all-time top scorer, Ian Rush speak about John Arne Riise as he joins the Dyanmos! #RoarWithRiise
Posted by Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday, 25 August 2015
A video of Riise himself as he sounded overwhelmed after joining the ISL side:
John Arne Riise joins the Delhi Dynamos
John Arne Riise, the star who plied his trade for Liverpool FC has joined the Pride! Here’s his first roar for the Dynamos! #RoarWithRiise
Posted by Delhi Dynamos on Tuesday, 25 August 2015