John Johnson joins Thai club Chonburi FC, says privileged to have played with BFC
JOHN JAMES JOHNSON, a centre back who had been playing for the I-League club Bengaluru FC since 2013 bid adieu to the Indian club as he joins Chonburi FC, a Thai football club that plays in Thai Premier League.
In 2013 when the Englishman joined BFC, he became the first foreign player along with Curtis Osano to be signed by the club. He was also part of the winning team that clinched the I-League title in 2013-14.
He has 52 league matches and scored 3 goals for BFC. His first goal for the club came against Rangdajied United FC.
As the move has been finalised, Johnson took to Twitter to express his joy and excitement of playing with BFC and is looking forward towards his future club.
Been a privilege, @bengalurufc. Look forward to a new adventure with @Chonburi_fc in Thailand next year! #Savadeekap pic.twitter.com/qRN0bnENLu
— John Johnson (@John6Johnson) April 1, 2016
BFC also thanked and the centre-back and wished him luck for his future endeavours.
Thank you @John6Johnson. Wish you the best of luck for your future endeavors. https://t.co/WVnjOReTzF
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 1, 2016
His teammates and the management too wished him well for his future via Twitter
@John6Johnson @bengalurufc it's been an absolute pleasure.More than a teammate.The dressing room won't be the same. #BFCFamily
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) April 1, 2016
@John6Johnson Cant think of getting on the pitch without you! Wish you success in the future. #AllOffBlueOn
— Vineeth (@ckvineeth) April 1, 2016
@John6Johnson Thank you Johno for everything @bengalurufc. Wishing you the very best for the future #AllOffBlueOn #TopLad
— Mandar Tamhane (@MandarTamhane1) April 1, 2016
Mandar Tamhane is the Chief Technical Officer of the club.
Sorry folks, John Johnson is going nowhere, it was an April Fool prank, can't believe? See below the official tweet from the club and Johnson himself
Was good to have all of you in my pockets for a bit. Sorry @chonburi_fc. #NotGoingAnywhere #AllOffBlueOn #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/Pal8Af1xnO
— John Johnson (@John6Johnson) April 1, 2016
Thank you, @chonburi_fc for playing along. The wall is #NotGoingAnywhere. #AllOffBlueOn #AprilFools2016 https://t.co/zSC0oewceb
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 1, 2016
