GOALKEEPER: Thomas Sorensen, 39-years-old, Denmark

The veteran of English Premier League sides Sunderland, Aston Villa and Stoke becomes just the third import custodian in the league's history.

DEFENDER: Ivan Franjic, 27, Australia

The Socceroos right-back and Melbourne native has traded the Russian league for home after pay issues - solving a problem position for coach John van't Schip.

DEFENDER: Aaron Hughes, 35, Northern Ireland

The no-nonsense defender can play in any position in the back four, joining City with more than a decade's worth of EPL experience.

DEFENDER: Michael Zullo, 26, Australia

The Queenslander again settles in the A-League after failing to cement a place with Dutch side Utrecht. Can play anywhere on the left side.

MIDFIELD: Steve Kuzmanovski, 18, Australia

The Young Socceroos winger enjoyed his first taste of senior football last season during The Wanderer's injury-stricken year. One for the future.

ATTACKER: Corey Gameiro, 22, Australia

After helping sink City in last year's FFA Cup, the talented forward missed most of the A-League season through a knee injury suffered on Olyroos duty. Oodles of potential.

ATTACKER: Harry Novillo, 23, France

After signing an injury replacement contract last season, the explosive winger has joined on a permanent deal. Could miss the next month with a hamstring injury suffered in the club's 5-1 FFA Cup win last week.

ATTACKER: Wade Dekker, 21, Australia

Winners of the National Youth League's golden boot last season in City's title-winning squad. A hard worker but might find chances limited.

ATTACKER: Bruno Fornaroli, 27, Uruguay

The small but technically sharp striker, nicknamed the Prickly Pear, is an unknown quantity but fits the club's pass and move style of play.