Socceroos striker Jason Cummings leaves the Central Coast Mariners to join Indian Super League club

The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed the departure of Socceroos striker and A-League grand final hero Jason Cummings.

Jason Cummings has said goodbye to the Central Coast Mariners. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Socceroos striker and A-League grand final hero Jason Cummings has parted ways with the Central Coast Mariners.

The Mariners confirmed on Wednesday that Cummings, who scored a hat-trick in Central Coast’s 6-1 grand final thrashing of Melbourne City, had been sold to Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan Super Giants for an undisclosed fee.

“His contribution to not only the Mariners but the A-League in general has been nothing short of incredible.,” Mariners coach Nick Montgomery said of Cummings, who scored 31 goals in 50 appearances for the Gosford-based club after moving to Australia from Scotland in January last year.

“When I signed Jason I was in no doubt of his quality and he is an inspiration for the way he reignited his career after a tough spell in Scotland where he fell out of love for the game.”

Jason Cummings celebrates the Mariners’ grand final win. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Despite being born in Scotland, Cumming was able to represent Australia due to the heritage of his Perth-born mother, and was selected in the Socceroos’ 2022 World Cup squad.

“While we are obviously sad to be losing Jason, we are very proud to have helped him

achieve his ambition of becoming a Socceroo and representing Australia at a World Cup,” Montgomery said,

“He leaves the club a legend for his contribution both on and off the field – not only his goals but his leadership. He has wrote himself into history and I have no doubt he will return to the

Coast one day.”

Cummings said Montgomery and the Mariners had “changed” his life.

“My career was at a tough point when I came here, and I have fallen in love with the Coast.,” the 27-year-old marksman said.

“It is the most enjoyment that I have ever had playing football. Off the pitch and on the pitch, I have never experienced anything like it in my life.

“I cannot thank everyone at the club enough.”