Aman Hadid snapped up by Gold Coast United

The 22-year-old caught the attention of Miron Bleiberg during an early scouting trip to Sydney where he also saw the likes of Sydney Olympic duo Alex Smith and Daniel Severino in action which prompted Gold Coast to secure these players.
Hadid, who scored five goals, will commence his duties with Gold Coast United effective immediately, was delighted with the move but praised Bankstown coach Blagoja Kuleski for his efforts in 2011.
?My goal was to one day play in the A-League and that?s been a dream of mine ever since this competition commenced.
?I knew I had to be patient but needed to work on my game to be part of this.
?Blagoja has been unbelievable and he assisted in my preparation this season both physically and mentally in reaching my full potential.
?He concentrated on hard work, determination and also improvement in becoming a better footballer and for that I thank him.
?I know I leave a lot of good people behind me that helped me reach my goal but I wish Bankstown nothing but success for the remainder of the NSW Premier League season and I will be keeping a close eye on their results whilst in Queensland.?
Kuleski equally was happy with Hadid?s progress and understood that the move to Gold Coast was part of the youngster?s development as a footballer.
?It?s always difficult to lose key players at such a crucial stage of the season but I am happy for Aman and I wish him well with his new club in the A-League.
?We cannot stop players achieving their dreams ? that would be unfair, and I know it has been Aman?s dream from day one.
?Ultimately that?s why we are here; to breed a new blood of promising players into the A-League, that?s our job as mentors and coaches.?
Meanwhile fellow Bankstown teammate and midfielder Suad Ameti has left the club and has gone on trials in Switzerland.
-By Mark Stavroulakis