Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy will join Melbourne City as their Australian marquee player in January.

City confirmed the long-rumoured signing on Thursday afternoon, though Kennedy will not be able to join the A-League side until his contract with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus ends on December 31.

New Year resolution: Josh Kennedy will join the A-League in January. Credit:Getty Images

The 32-year-old's six years in the J-League have been fruitful, winning the title with Nagoya in 2010, and becoming the league's top scorer in 2010 and 2011.

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