Former Newcastle United star Solano joins non-league club
COACHING ROLE ... Nobby Solano.
SOUTH Shields appear to have been beaten in their audacious bid to sign Peruvian superstar Nobby Solano by fellow Northern League side Newcastle Benfield.
The Mariners hit the headlines on transfer deadline day by revealing they wanted to bring the former Newcastle United star to Filtrona Park.
However, Benfield say Solano will coach their side as he looks to develop a career away from playing.
A statement from Benfield said: “Newcastle Benfield Football Club can announce today the appointment of former Newcastle United star Nolberto Solano as first team coach.
“Solano, 37, won 95 caps for his native Peru during his glittering career, in which he played for clubs such as Boca Juniors, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Leicester City amongst others, is studying for his UEFA “A” and “B” coaching licences, and sees joining Benfield as a major help in achieving his coaching goals.
“A resident of the city, Solano has taken the opportunity to work at Benfield, who after Newcastle United, are the most prominent club in Newcastle upon Tyne in the Football Association’s pyramid system.”
Benfield’s chairman and local businessman Jimmy Rowe said: “I am delighted that we have been able to attract such a big name from the city to help us move forward.
“I believe that Nobby’s experiences in the game will bring benefit to our players and manager, and that he can gain the necessary hands on experience in helping him achieve his coaching badges. We see it very much as a win-win situation.”
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