Dynamos teenage sensation Bill Antonio has secured a move to Belgian top-flight side KV Mechelen for an undisclosed fee.
The Dzivaresekwa-raised youngster went on a month-long trial stint at the club in July following a stellar breakthrough season at Dembare and made the cut.
He confirmed development today at the Dynamos training session , where he bad farewell to his teammates.
“It’s such a great achievement, straight from Zimbabwe to Europe but all I have to say to the Dynamos family is; thank you for all the support,” said Antonio.
“Where I’m going, I will never forget the Dynamos family. Playing in the blue kit is something every footballer wishes for,” he added.
Bill Antonio will be available for selection for Dynamos' Chibuku Super Cup first round clash against Whawha on Sunday. The teenager missed the domestic action for over a month as he attended trials at Belgian top-flight club KV Mechelen. He returned home last week after completing the assessment. The club…
When Covid-19 hit Zimbabwe in early 2020, Bill Antonio was still part of DZ Academy. He was just a youngster who was part the training establishment and dreaming of playing professional football. Antonio was still a student at Prince Edward School. Two years later, the Dzivaresekwa-raised youngster has completed a…
Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya believes Bill Antonio needs to develop more before he is ready for the European market. The 19-year old Dzivaresekwa-bred youngster is reportedly set for a trial stint at Belgian top-fllight side KV Mechelen. Speaking to journalists today, Ndiraya said while the move will be good for…