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There’s finally some refreshing news for Brisbane Roar fans, with the club reportedly poised to sign Spanish veteran Corona as a replacement for Luke Brattan.
Corona, whose full name is Miguel Angel Garcia Perez-Roldan, underwent a medical in Spain on Tuesday and is close to agreeing to terms with the three-time A-League champions, according to News Corp.
The 34-year-old is a veteran of Spain’s top two leagues, where he has played almost the entirety of his career to date.
Corona has played for UD Almeria for nine seasons – six of them in the La Liga, including their most recent campaign, when he served as captain.
His most recent appearance for the club was on September 14, when he completed 90 minutes in Almeria’s 1-0 loss to Lugo in the Segunda Division.
While his age would be a concern, Corona played 33 times for Almeria last season and on paper looms as an ideal replacement for Brattan, who has secured a release from Brisbane due to more than a year of unpaid superannuation.
However, the Roar is continuing to fight for Brattan’s services, with the club informing members in an e-mail on Sunday they would “continue to assess any possible legal options” to keep the fringe Socceroo at the club.
Meanwhile, Brisbane’s stocks have been further bolstered by the recruitment of former midfielder George Lambadaridis.
Released by the Roar at the end of last season, Lambadaridis has signed a two-month injury replacement contract for Henrique, who is recovering from a recent knee reconstruction.
Brisbane takes on the Central Coast Mariners in their final pre-season game on Saturday night on the Sunshine Coast.
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