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Jay Bothroyd signs for Thai side Muangthong United

Jay Bothroyd signs for Muanthong United on a two-year deal.

Jay Bothroyd, the former England striker, has signed for Thailand side Muanthong United.

The former Queens Park Rangers player has apparently agreed a two-year contract worth £5m, and over 50,000 fans watched him in action during a friendly match earlier in the week.

"It's an unbelievably exciting opportunity, first and foremost I want to repay the faith paid in me by playing well for the club and fans," Bothroyd told The Mirror.

"Muangthong United is the biggest club in Thailand and has the potential to be one of the most successful in Asia.

"Along with the playing side I will be working with the club to promote the team and league on a global basis and that is something I am going to love doing."

Muangthong executive director Ronnarit Suewaja said that he was keen to sign Bothroyd as he is the ideal "ambassador" for the club.

"We wanted Jay because not only is he a fantastic footballer but he will be a great ambassador for our club and the Thai Premier League," Suewaja said.

"Football in Thailand is growing year by year and we are excited at the prospect of Jay playing for us and helping the team win trophies."

Bothroyd won his only England cap in a 2-1 defeat against France in 2010. He started his career at Arsenal before spells with Coventry City, Perugia, Blackburn Rovers, Charlton Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Cardiff City and QPR.

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