Douglas Costa Joins Sydney FC for Two Seasons

Sydney FC has made a significant signing by acquiring former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa as a marquee player for the next two seasons, marking one of the biggest recruitment coups in A-League history. The 33-year-old Brazilian, who was recently released from Fluminense, brings a wealth of experience with three Serie A titles and three Bundesliga titles to the club. Costa aims to contribute to Sydney FC's success, stating his intent to raise the game's profile in Australia and bring silverware to the team. His arrival is notable not only for his achievements but also for his substantial social media following, surpassing that of many other Australian sports stars. This signing comes amid financial struggles for other clubs in the league, as club distributions have been dramatically reduced. Costa is expected to debut on September 19 in the AFC Champions League against Eastern of Hong Kong.