Ian Crook has made his first signing as Sydney FC boss, bringing former Newcastle midfielder Ali Abbas to the club on a two-year contract.
The left-sided winger promises to give balance to the Blues who lacked natural width this season.
Abbas had been a regular with United for the past three seasons but was released at the end of the 2012 campaign.
"I believe Ali is a fantastic addition to the squad and will have a big impact on the team," Crook said in a statement.
"He has great endurance and is very quick. He is also naturally left-footed which is something we've been missing on the left wing recently.
"I think we have done well to have beaten off competition from other clubs for his signature and he will prove to be a very exciting signing for the Sydney FC fans."
Abbas is hopeful the new era under the former Norwich midfielder will see Sydney challenge for the A-League in 2012/13.
"It is exciting for me to be moving to one of the biggest clubs in Australia, which already has a history of success in the A-League," Abbas said.
"Now I'm ready to focus on training for next season, and help the team challenge for another title."
Tags: a-league, soccer, sport, sydney-2000, nsw, australia First posted May 21, 2012 17:39:15
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