Milligan returns to Victory
11 July 2012 08:30
Socceroo Mark Milligan will return to the Melbourne Victory after signing a three-year deal with the A-League club.
The 26-year-old enjoyed a short loan spell at the Victory towards the end of last season and has been lured back to complete the club's squad for the upcoming campaign.
"Last season, while the club didn't quite have the success they had hoped for, I really enjoyed my time in Melbourne and I'm excited to be coming back," Milligan said.
"Ange (Postecoglou) has made a few really good signings, so I think there's a lot to look forward to next season and hopefully, as a group, we can bring plenty of success back to Melbourne Victory."
Milligan played for Sydney FC and the Newcastle Jets in Australia before venturing abroad, where he spent time at Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua and Japanese outfit JEF United.
Melbourne Victory coach Postecoglou said: "Mark is an uncompromising player who provides great versatility to the playing group, as he is equally comfortable in defence as he is in central midfield.
"He left a real impression on the group during his time at the club last season and from that perspective we're delighted to have him back in a Victory shirt."
Milligan will begin training with the Victory on Thursday.
