After 14 years abroad, Brett Holman is finally back in Australia, and the attacker says he chose his club based on a gut feeling.
The former Socceroos’ move back to his homeland was confirmed on Thursday with Brisbane Roar snaring his signature in a significant tonic for the embattled club.
Handed the No.10 jersey, Holman will initially be paid within the salary cap but will become a marquee in the 2017-18 season.
The 32-year-old has spent the past three seasons plying his trade in the United Arab Emirates, but says Roar was the right fit for his football.
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“There are a lot of factors to consider, having a young family now as well,” Holman said.
“Everything has to come together but football is number one and as a footballer it will stay like that.
“There’s been conversations between the club and I for some time now and my gut said that this was the right move for me.
“I did see a lot of the back end of last season and it showed just what kind of coach he (John Aloisi) is and how it rubs off on the playing group.
“At the end of the day it’s a team sport so there are times when you have to give up your favourite things and sacrifice your own game.
“That’s what team sports are about and that’s what I’m looking forward to – getting on the park and helping my new team mates.”
Holman joins Tim Cahill as high-profile national team figures to return to the A-League.
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