Viduka back for socceroos’ World Cup
The 33-year-old has played in Australia since 2011 and was at Sydney FC until 2017.
The national team have qualified for next year’s Confederations Cup and were awarded a place in the group stages of the 2017 Asian Cup.
Viduka started his career playing for the Australian U-23 national team.
“Viduka is a great example for the development of other youth players,” Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou said.
“He’s one of the more experienced players to come through here but he has been very good on the training pitch.
“He’s very good on the ball??? ??? in front of goal and has really grown as a player and has shown incredible skill in front of goal.”
AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE PRO FORTES
Viduka’s father ????Mark, a former striker for the Adelaide United of South Australia, also made one appearance for the club.
He also represented the Adelaide United of North Australia in the A-League.
Viduka has scored a career-high 30 goals and 16 assists in 120 appearances.
BRIARSHIRE BUCKS
The 24-year-old signed ??? ???a one-year deal with the club on Tuesday, meaning he has one year left on his contract, which is likely to be worth around $600,000.
Brentford left-back Ben Youngs said Viduka’s success is a great endorsement of the club’s approach, while former City youngster Cameron Brannagan said Viduka’s arrival at the club was positive for the entire club.
“You’d have to be a fool not to think the way we’re building up here,” Brannagan said.
“It shows that you’ve got great ambition and belief in us as a club.
“There are not many clubs in the country with that, and you’d think, ‘What can you do here in Australia?’
“We’ve been playing there for quite a long time now, I think a lot of young players haven’t seen that yet, so we can’t wait to get them involved.”
IN JOB
The Reds said they had made three bids for Viduka and City had indicated its interest.
Viduka has two years remaining on his original deal with the club and he is understood to want a transfer fee close to City’s asking price.
The 26-year-ol
