Mile Jedinak has a new home in England, as the Socceroos captain has sealed a move to English Championship side Aston Villa on a three-year deal.
The 32-year-old left Crystal Palace after being stripped of his captaincy by Alan Pardew less than three weeks ago, and made the $A7.6 million switch to Villa overnight.
Jedinak made 165 appearances for the Eagles and scored 10 goals after joining them in 2011, and captained the club for three seasons.
The Australian thanked Palace players, coaches and fans in a post on Instagram, as the caption read;
“To Everyone who has been my family the last 5 years at SE25. To say it has been an emotional roller coaster is a bit of an understatement.
“I will look back on my time at Crystal Palace with very fond memories.
“I'd like to thank all of my team mates both past and present for allowing us to share in some great moments for this football club.
“To all the staff and management who I have worked under for 5 years, thank you for enabling my team mates and I in getting this football club where it currently resides which Is the Premier League.
“Lastly for those who sang their hearts out week in week out both at Selhurst Park and on away days, you guys and girls have been the heartbeat of this football club well before my time and of course long after, I don't think I have the words to really express my gratitude and admiration for each and everyone of you.
“You'll be forever in my family's memories and it was an honor and privilege to play and lead in the red and blue #Cpfc”
