Arabian Falcons FC manager Jonjo Shelvey has now announced the club’s first major signing of the season.
Former Newcastle United star Danny Simpson reaching agreement with the club.
A Premier League winner with Leicester City, 39-year-old Danny Simpson coming out of retirement to join Arabian Falcons FC as player-coach.
Simpson will combine playing duties with a coaching role in Shelvey’s backroom team at the UAE Second Division side.
Danny Simpson becomes the latest high-profile former Premier League player to join the ambitious Arabian Falcons FC project.
Former Newcastle United and England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is the manager, Ravel Morrison is captain, whilst co-owner and Head of Football Operations is Jason Puncheon.
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Danny Simpson talking about signing for Arabian Falcons FC: “The opportunity to join Jonjo and this exciting project was one I couldn’t turn down. I still have plenty to offer on the pitch, and I’m looking forward to helping the team achieve its ambitions. The club has a clear plan, and I want to play my part in delivering a successful promotion-winning campaign.”
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Jonjo Shelvey: “I’m really pleased to welcome Danny Simpson to Arabian Falcons. After stepping in for the last five games last season and coming so close to promotion, we now have the opportunity to build properly in my first full campaign. Danny is the ideal signing, a Premier League champion with vast experience, leadership, and a winning mentality. He strengthens us immediately on the pitch and will be invaluable in helping develop the squad. This is the start of us building a team I firmly believe can win promotion this season.”
This season, the club has also launched its own academy. The academy aims to create a clear professional pathway for talented young players across the UAE, combining elite coaching expertise with first-team opportunities.
A behind-the-scenes documentary will follow the team throughout the new season as they launch their promotion push under Jonjo Shelvey’s management.