Sydney FC pulled off a massive coup by announcing today that Italy forward and Celtic target Alessandro Del Piero was expected to sign for the Australian club.
Sydney FC officials will fly to Italy over the weekend to conclude the signing of the former Italian striker who left Juventus last season after 19 seasons.
"This is huge for Sydney FC, huge for the A-League and huge for Australian football," Sydney chairman Scott Barlow said in a statement.
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