Perth Glory’s Koutroumbis Seals Deal with Scottish Club Perth Glory defender Alex Koutroumbis has made the move to Scotland, signing a deal with Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. The 22-year-old has been a key figure for the Glory over the past four seasons, making over 100 appearances for the club. Known for his pace, athleticism, and versatility, Koutroumbis has played both full-back and center-back positions. Motherwell manager Graham Alexander expressed his excitement about bringing Koutroumbis to the club: “Alex is an exciting young talent who has shown great potential at Perth Glory. He fits the profile of player we were looking for: hungry, ambitious, and with a good track record.” Koutroumbis, who is of Greek-Australian descent, said he was thrilled to join Motherwell: “I’m delighted to be here. It’s a great opportunity for me to play in a competitive league and to test myself at a higher level. I can’t wait to get started.” Koutroumbis’ move to Scotland comes at a time when the A-League is experiencing a surge of interest from overseas clubs. In recent years, players such as Harry Souttar, Martin Boyle, and Aaron Mooy have all made high-profile moves to Europe. The transfer fee for Koutroumbis was undisclosed, but it is believed to be in the region of $1 million. This is a significant fee for a player from the A-League, and it highlights the growing reputation of Australian football. Koutroumbis will join up with his new Motherwell teammates immediately and is expected to make his debut in the coming weeks.The article discusses Kate Middleton’s first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis. She attended the King’s birthday parade with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. She watched the spectacle from the windows of a Major General’s office along with her children and wore a white dress with navy trim. The Princess of Wales also wore an Irish Guards regimental brooch. She arrived at the parade in a carriage with her children and was cheered by the crowd. The article also mentions that King Charles and Queen Camilla were riding in a carriage in their royal procession in front of the Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton stated in a statement ahead of the event that she was looking forward to attending the King’s birthday parade with her family and hoped to join in on some public engagements over the summer, but also acknowledged that she was not out of the woods yet. The article includes a quote from Kate Middleton where she talks about learning to be patient and taking each day as it comes. It also mentions that her treatment will continue for a few more months. The article concludes with a description of the celebration, which has been held on the sovereign’s birthday for more than 260 years.The article discusses Kate Middleton’s first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis. She attended the King’s birthday parade with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. She watched the spectacle from the windows of a Major General’s office along with her children and wore a white dress with navy trim. The Princess of Wales also wore an Irish Guards regimental brooch. She arrived at the parade in a carriage with her children and was cheered by the crowd. The article also mentions that King Charles and Queen Camilla were riding in a carriage in their royal procession in front of the Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton stated in a statement ahead of the event that she was looking forward to attending the King’s birthday parade with her family and hoped to join in on some public engagements over the summer, but also acknowledged that she was not out of the woods yet. The article includes a quote from Kate Middleton where she talks about learning to be patient and taking each day as it comes. It also mentions that her treatment will continue for a few more months. The article concludes with a description of the celebration, which has been held on the sovereign’s birthday for more than 260 years.Perth Glory midfielder Chris Koutroumbis has signed a deal with Scottish Premiership club Ross County. The 23-year-old spent the majority of last season on loan at Dundee, helping them win promotion to the Scottish Championship. Koutroumbis made 23 appearances for Glory in the A-League Men, scoring two goals. He has also represented Australia at youth level. Ross County manager Malky Mackay said Koutroumbis is a “talented young player” who will add “quality” to his squad. “He’s a good passer of the ball, he’s got good energy and he’s a good size,” Mackay said. “He’s a player that I think will fit in well with the way we want to play.” Koutroumbis said he is “excited” to join Ross County and is looking forward to playing in the Scottish Premiership. “It’s a big step in my career and I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. “I’ve heard a lot of good things about the club and the manager, and I think it’s the perfect place for me to develop.” Koutroumbis is the second Australian to join Ross County this summer, following the signing of goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer.