Socceroos star Ajdin Hrustic has signed for Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-year deal, running until June 2026.
The move sees Hrustic trade Germany for Italy, after a successful two-year stint with Eintracht Frankfurt - where he featured as the Bundesliga side lifted the UEFA Europa League last season.
During that time the 26-year-old has come into his own for club and country, establishing himself as a Socceroos mainstay and scoring his first three international goals throughout Australia's successful FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying journey.
Throughout his time in Frankfurt, Hrustic made 33 appearances, scoring three goals, but was yet to appear in the league this season.
Following his move, the Socceroo is set to join an illustrious list of Australians to have played in Italy's top flight, as the most recent addition since Trent Sainsbury's brief Inter Milan stint in 2016-17.
The likes of Frank Farina, John Aloisi, Paul Okon, Zeljko Kalac, Mark Bresciano and Vince Grella are amongst those who have made an impression in Serie A over the years.
Hrustic may be in contention to make his debut on Sunday, when Verona host Sampdoria (Monday 2pm AEST).
The Aussie will be hoping to help turn around the early season fortunes of the side who finished 9th last season, as they are currently 16th following a pair of draws and defeats to kick off the 2022-23 campaign.
Following the official announcement, he shared a heartfelt farewell to the Frankfurt community via Instagram.
"It's time to say goodbye... I'd like to thank you, the fans, my teammates and the staff - you made me feel very comfortable from day one in Frankfurt.
"Being a part of the Europa League triumph makes me extremely proud. My last special goal in the final was for you fans."