Aaron Hughes joins Indian club Kerala Blasters as marquee player
Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes has signed for Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters on a one-year deal.
The 36-year-old, who has won 103 caps, will play for a team managed by former Manchester United and England winger Steve Coppell.
Former Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Fulham central defender Hughes has been without a club since being released by Melbourne City in April.
Hughes played all three games for Northern Ireland at this summer’s Euro 2016 in France.
The veteran international was reported to be considering a contract offer from League One side Oldham Athletic earlier this month.
The Blasters are part-owned by Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar and have another former English-based player in their ranks in former QPR winger Antonio German and one-time Barcelona youngster Josu.
Coppell took over as Blasters boss during the off-season after they finished bottom of the eight-team league last year.
Former England Under-21 manager Peter Taylor was among three managers to take charge of the team in their 14 games in 2015, who finished the season with Terry Phelan in charge.
He will have to wait for his first taste of action for his new club as the Indian Super League does not start until October.
