Brazilian star to boost A-League
Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa has signed a two-year marquee deal with Sydney FC in a huge boost for not only the Sky Blues but the entire A-League.
The 33-year-old Brazilian winger is a serial silverware winner, with his haul including five trophies with Bayern – one of which being the FIFA Club World Cup – six with Juventus and 11 with Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk.
Costa’s success had helped foster an off-field profile highlighted by having more than 13 million followers across his social media platforms.
“He is one of the most high-profile footballers to ever play on these shores and the eyes of the football world will be on Sydney FC and the A-League this season,” Sydney FC chairman Scott Barlow said.
“Douglas is a proven winner, and his record of titles ...