Socceroos defender and former Brisbane roar full-back Ivan Franjic has signed a three-year deal with A-League title aspirants Melbourne City.
The 27-year-old has had a frustrating year with FC Torpedo Moscow and left the club two years early in April due to unpaid wages.
He also sustained a hamstring injury in the Socceroos' 2014 World Cup opener against Chile, but has recovered in time to be picked for the national squad ahead of the June 16 Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.
The 19-time Socceroo says he will be glad to play consistent football again.
"Melbourne City are an ambitious club and they want success," he said.
"These are the clubs I want to be at, that want to go out and win titles and that was a major reason for me coming here."
Franjic got his start in the Victorian Premier League before heading to the Brisbane Roar where he played 115 games and won three championships from 2009.
Melbourne FC head coach John van't Schip said Franjic's skills were widely respected.
"When we became aware Ivan was available, we were keen to bring him in to strengthen our squad," he said.
"Followers of the A-League and Socceroos know of Ivan's quality and ability, so to bring him in for next season is positive."
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