Jefferson Montero, a former Premier League player, has made a surprising move to FC St Helens, a non-league club in England. The transfer has been widely discussed as one of the most unusual of the January transfer window.
Former Premier League star Jefferson Montero has made a surprising move to the non-league ranks. The club he's joined is FC St Helens, a team competing in the North West Counties League, which sits at the ninth tier of English football. This transfer has certainly generated a lot of buzz, considered by many as the most unusual of the January transfer window.
Montero's arrival at FC St Helens was confirmed on Friday, with the club currently placed eighth in the league, just four points shy of the playoff positions. Mark Hayes, the club's sporting director, has emphasized that signing Montero was a genuine attempt to bolster their squad and raise the profile of Ecuadorian footballers in England. Hayes explained that he has a connection with Antonio Valencia's academy in Ecuador, AV25, through his work with SMS Pro Soccer, and Montero has been actively playing there. Hayes believes Montero, despite having recently retired from professional football, still possesses the drive and talent needed to make a significant impact on the team during the second half of the season. Montero, who lived in England for two months prior to joining FC St Helens, is reportedly playing for the club without a salary. He had previously been slated to play in LigaPro, Ecuador's top league, but revealed that he was forced to leave the country due to safety concerns for his family. Montero stated that a close relative experienced threats and a situation of insecurity, prompting his decision to relocate.
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