Socceroo comes home to City

A key a part of Australia’s 2022 World Cup squad, Behich has signed a two-year take care of City after parting methods with Scottish membership Dundee United.

It’s Behich second stint with the Victorian outfit. having made 89 appearances for the membership between 2010 and 2013 when it was referred to as Melbourne Heart.

“It’s exciting to be back in my hometown, with my friends and family and preparing for a new season with a club that is so close to my heart,” the 32-year-old left-back mentioned.

“The league has grown a lot since I last played at Melbourne Heart, with new teams and a high level of young Australian and international talent on the pitch.”

Behich has added to the Socceroos flavour in City’s squad, with attacking weapons Mat Leckie and Jamie Maclaren having additionally been on the World Cup final yr.

“It’s going to be great to link up again with Leckie, Maclaren and all the City boys. I can’t wait for the season to start and to see the familiar faces in the crowd,” he mentioned.

City’s director of soccer Michael Petrillo mentioned Behich nonetheless had “so much to offer”.

“We are delighted to be able to bring home a current Socceroo and a player who already has such strong links to the club and the fans,” Petrillo mentioned.

“Aziz is really excited about rejoining Melbourne City, and he has so much to offer, not only for the club, but also the whole league.

“Aziz perfectly suits the City style of football and character that we require.

“He has a great attitude, works hard and is very good in both attacking and defensive phases.

“He will bring further leadership qualities to our group and will be a positive mentor for our younger players.

“We look forward to him bringing his skill, passion and competitiveness to the pitch over the next two seasons.”