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Socceroos captain Mat Ryan inks Dutch deal, as teen star Garang Kuol brokers Hearts loan

10-Jan-2023 00:23:46 | Guardian

• Ryan ends turbulent spell in Denmark with switch to AZ Alkmaar
• Kuol, 18, close to inking deal with Scottish Premiership side Hearts

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan has brought an end to his eventful spell in Denmark by inking an 18-month contract with Dutch top-flight side AZ Alkmaar.

Ryan joins AZ, who sit fifth in the Eredivisie and are into the last 16 of the Europa Conference League, after a stint at FC Copenhagen which lasted just six games.