Sydney FC have added to Frank Farina’s defensive options by signing former Young Socceroos left back Marc Warren on a one year contract.
Sydney FC have added to Frank Farina’s defensive options by signing former Young Socceroos left back Marc Warren on a one year contract.
The 21-year-old represented Australia at the FIFA Under 20-s World Cup in 2011 and after spells with Sheffield United and the Central Coast Mariners, spent last season in the Scottish first division with Airdrie United.
“It-s a great feeling coming home,” said the Sutherlandshire raised defender.
“I-ve always wanted to come and play for my home team, and after spending a couple of years overseas I thought it was time to come back.”
The full back hails from Menai and was a member of the Sydney FC National Youth League squad which won the inaugural title in 2009, and he admits he’s been a fan of Sydney FC since the start of the A-League.
“I still remember coming to the games when Dwight Yorke was here and I know a couple of the players so I-m happy to come back.
“I-ve played with Rhyan Grant and Vedran (Janjetovic), and also grew up with Blakey Powell. I-ve spoken to Blake because he-s from the same area as me and told him I-m coming back so it-s exciting.”
Sydney boss Frank Farina said he was glad to add more local talent to his restructured Sky Blues squad.
“I have known Marc for many years,” Farina said.
“He was an ever-present for the Young Socceroos alongside Rhyan Grant at the under 20s World Cup in Colombia in 2011.
“He fits into what we are trying to do and has had two years in Europe so has a bit of experience. Marc-s a local lad too which is part of the culture we are trying to build here.”
