Another Australian is joining Scottish football giants Celtic, with Socceroos midfielder Aaron Mooy confirmed as the club's latest signing.
In an announcement that included the signing of German defender Moritz Jenz, it was revealed that 31-year-old Mooy, who has played for Huddersfield Town and Brighton & Hove Albion, and was previously with Chinese outfit Shanghai Port would arrive on a free transfer for a two-year deal.
He reunites with Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, who was previously in charge of the Australia team, as well as ex-Socceroos star Harry Kewell, who recently joined the coaching staff.
"I obviously know Aaron from my time coaching the Australian national team, and he brings with him a wealth of experience at both club and international level," Postecoglou said.
Celtic won the Scottish Premiership last season for their 52nd top-flight league crown.
Mooy said he was looking forward to pulling on the famous green and white hoops of a club with "huge history".
"I want to be part of it, so I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead," he said.
"It's always a bit stressful when you're talking with a club, especially a club like Celtic because they're such a massive club, so I'm delighted that it's all done and I can get to work and hit the training ground.
Fellow Socceroo Tom Rogic was a star for Postecoglou in Celtic's run to the title, but left the club after lifting the trophy.
Still, Mooy said he planned to tap into his knowledge after years at the club.
"I've known Tom a long time and we've spoken lots of times about Celtic," Mooy said.
"I was always interested to know what it was like for him in Scotland, and he's obviously had an amazing period here with lots of success, and I'm sure I'll be in touch with him shortly."
Celtic has a long history of Australians playing there, with former Socceroos striker Scott McDonald starring in the late 2000s.
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