Australian international winger Bernie Ibini is on the cusp of sealing a move back to the A-League with a return to Sydney FC set to be concluded in the coming days.

The 23-year-old has agreed terms to a season-long loan deal back to the Sky Blues where he will be reunited with coach Graham Arnold who he previously played under at Central Coast Mariners.

Heading back to the Harbour City: Bernie Ibini. Credit:Brendan Esposito

It is understood the Sky Blues are in the final stages of negotiations with Belgian side Club Brugge over the terms of the loan deal which will be finalised in the coming days.

Ibini signed with Brugge at the start of last season but struggled to break into their first team after suffering a horrendous injury during the pre-season, suffering a broken leg in his first training session with the club.