Australian midfielder James Holland has officially signed a two-year deal with Adelaide United.
The reigning champions welcome Holland to the club after an eight-year spell overseas in Europe.
The 27-year-old recently left German club MSV Duisburg after they were relegated to the third division and will be desperate to reinvigorate his career in the A-League.
The fringe Socceroo has made 15 appearances for the national team and is excited by the challenge that lies ahead for the 2016-17 season.
“It feels really good to have signed with Adelaide United,” Holland said. “It’s been a little bit of a long break since last season for me, but it’s great to finally put pen to paper with the reigning champions of the A-League.
“It feels just like yesterday that I was flying to Europe to begin my journey over there, so it’s a little strange to be back in Australia to play my football.
“But, like I’m said, I’m very happy to be in Adelaide after watching the league last year because United’s success was very hard to miss after the run the team went on.
“Now that I’m part of this team, I’m here to win, and I want to be successful at the club.
“I’ve heard a lot of good things about Adelaide and there are a number of things that make it an attractive place to play football.
“I’m really looking forward to playing at Coopers again because it’s a fantastic stadium and I can’t wait for the season to get going.”
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