Ghanaian international winger Osman Bukari will join Austin FC in a transfer from Red Star Belgrade, the Major League Soccer team announced Thursday.
Bukari, 25, signed a 3 1/2-year guaranteed contract with Austin as a Designated Player, with an option for 2028. This move follows Austin’s decision to waive Designated Player Emiliano Rigoni and buy out the remainder of the Argentine’s contract, worth over $2 million for this season. Rigoni scored six goals in 51 matches with Austin.
Over the past two seasons with Red Star Belgrade, Bukari scored 25 goals and provided 20 assists, helping the club win consecutive Serbian league championships and Serbian Cups. He has also scored three goals in 17 appearances for the Ghana national team, including during the 2022 World Cup.
“Osman is a fast and technical winger with a proven ability to get goals and assists competing at some of the highest levels of club football,” said Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell. “We’re confident he will make an immediate impact for us.”
