Future looking Rosey for Central Coast Mariners

Incoming Central Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold has kicked off his A-League recruitment drive by signing Romanian-based defender Joshua Rose.

The 28-year-old Australian will join the Mariners on a two-year deal from next season.

Rose has most recently been with top Romanian side Universitatea Craiova but previously played in Australia with the New Zealand Knights and Brisbane Strikers.

“Pim (Verbeek) has watched Josh closely over the last couple of years and he has impressed the entire national team coaching staff,” said Socceroos assistant Arnold, who will take over the Mariners coaching job from Lawrie McKinna after the World Cup.

“Josh is a very capable left-back and has done really well at what is a very high level in Romania.

“He’s strong and quick and he likes to get forward, so I think he will provide plenty of excitement for the fans, which is what we want at Bluetongue Stadium this season.”

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