World Soccer

Stars of the A-League

1 Tolgay ARSLAN

(MELBOURNE CITY)

Born in Germany to Turkish parents, Arslan comes to Australia on the back of an impressive career built at Hamburg, Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Udinese.

A creative and combative midfielder, he reportedly turned down a four-year contract from the Serie A club to join City. Having featured in 36 Italian top-flight games last season, the 33-year-old has plenty to offer and will help fill the gap created by the departures of Aiden O’Neill, Florin

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