Sydney FC sign Danny Vukovic hours after Melbourne Victory release

Sydney FC sign Danny Vukovic hours after Melbourne Victory release

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Sydney FC have officially announced the signing of veteran goalkeeper Danny Vukovic on a two-year deal.

The 31-year-old custodian has been a stalwart of the A-League since it’s inception, featuring for the Central Coast Mariners, Perth Glory, Wellington Phoenix and most recently the Victory, while also spending time overseas in Turkey and Japan.

“I feel privileged to have the chance to join Sydney FC and return to my home city at this point in my life,” said Vukovic .

“I’m extremely excited to be joining one of Australia’s iconic football clubs and am looking forward to getting started.

“I want to test myself and the competition for places and professionalism on offer at Sydney FC is second to none.”

The deal comes just hours after Vukovic was officially granted his release from Melbourne Victory, seeking to move back to Sydney in order to take care of some tough family issues.

“Coming back to my home city is also a huge boost for me and my family for other personal reasons which will help me to perform at my best.”

Sky Blues coach Graham Arnold views the Sydney native as the A-League’s most experienced player and believes that the new acquisition will keep current No.1 Vedran Janjetovic on his toes.

“With the acquisition of Danny Vukovic we now have two of the best goalkeepers in Australia on our books and I’m sure the competition for places between the pair will bring out the best in both,” he said.

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