Having earlier rejected an approach from an unnamed Dutch club, the 27 year-old instead chose to focus on helping Sydney break their trophy drought.

But just as the Sky Blues were positioning themselves as the competition's form team, Suwon enquired about Jurman's services and made an offer that was too good to refuse.

"It was a tough decision. But you never know when these things are going to pop up again. Suwon is the biggest club in Asia," Jurman told AAP at the club's pre-season in Spain.

"I've had a few to go overseas. Whether it was the right move or the right time or whatever, I turned them down. I felt like this is a good time for me personally and a good club as well."

"It was just before a pre-season game in Perth. We had an FFA Cup game and it was just before then. I made the decision to stay at Sydney because I wanted to help them win," he said.

"It was all going to plan this year but you don't know when these opportunities are going to come up agian. I definitely felt like I was playing my best football in the last 2-3 years.

"I had a couple of other Korean clubs call me as well, but I just felt like Suwon are a great club.

"It's a good place for me to come. They're in the Asian Champions League and I think I can do well here. They've got great fans and a good stadium. I just had a good feeling about it."

Watching from Malaga! Good luck to my ex team mates In my favourite game the derby! #SydneyIsSkyBlue pic.twitter.com/z0tPU7ZSvZ — Matthew Jurman (@mjurman5) January 14, 2017

Sitting 12 points clear of second-placed Melbourne Victory with eight regular season games remaining, Jurman stated he has watched all Sydney FC matches since his departure, and believes they can continue their strong form whilst remaining undefeated on their way to the A-League title

"I'm still here watching, feeling like a part of the team. It's great to see that they've still kicked on with it and definitely, feel proud of what's been achieved so far," he said.

"I definitely think they can stay undefeated. They just need to stay focused every game and take each game as it comes. The boys are all motivated to do it."