Football: Irfan Fandi joins Bangkok Glass for next season but still keen on moving to Europe

The Thai League 2 club had finally secured their target after persevering for a year, as Irfan Fandi had passed up on an offer to try and land a contract in Europe. PHOTO: ST FILE
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National defender Irfan Fandi has signed a one-year contract with Thai League 2 side Bangkok Glass, with an option to extend for another season.

The 21-year-old, who is preparing for the Lions' second AFF Suzuki Cup Group B match against the Philippines in Bacolod City on Tuesday (Nov 13), told The Straits Times on Sunday: "I'm honoured that Bangkok Glass have been tracking me for the past two years and I'm happy to test myself overseas with them and see how far I can go.

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