The 27-year-old has had a frustrating year with Torpedo Moscow and left the club two years early in April due to unpaid wages.

He also sustained a hamstring injury in the Socceroos' 2014 FIFA World Cup opener against Chile, but bounced back by being a key part of Australia's AFC Asian Cup 2015-winning side and is also in the national squad for this month's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.

Capped 19 times by the Socceroos, Franjic says he will be glad to play regular football again.

"Melbourne City are an ambitious club and they want success," he said.

"These are the clubs I want to be at, that want to go out and win titles and that was a major reason for me coming here."

Delighted to announce I have joined @MelbourneCity looking forward to the season ahead. #aleague pic.twitter.com/kTamg1VDzy — Ivan Franjic (@Franjic5) June 3, 2015

Franjic got his start in the Victorian Premier League before heading to Brisbane Roar where he played 115 games and won three championships from 2009.

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Melbourne City coach John van't Schip said Franjic's skills were widely respected.

"When we became aware Ivan was available, we were keen to bring him in to strengthen our squad," he said.

"Followers of the A-League and Socceroos know of Ivan's quality and ability, so to bring him in for next season is positive."