during the 2015 A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park on May 17, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.

Sydney FC have signed Bernie Ibini on a season long loan deal.

Ibini returns to the Sky Blues after one season at Club Brugge, after signing a three-year with the Belgium champions last year.

He made 28 appearances for Sydney FC, netting seven goals across two seasons.

“I'm excited to be home and can't wait to be back out in front of Sydney FC's great fans,” Ibini said.

“I played some of the best football of my career the last time I was here and I'm confident I can do the same this time.

“Unfortunately injury cut short my season in Europe last year but with the facilities and quality of the medical staff at Sydney FC I'll be ready to go in round one.

“We had a great run during my last season here and there's no reason why we can't repeat that with the quality in our squad this year.”