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Sturridge signs with Perth Glory as winding career path takes striker to Australia

Daniel Sturridge has signed for A-League team Perth Glory, the club announced on Thursday.

He hasn't competed in professional match since 2020 amid injury concerns and a betting rule violation.

Now healthy, the 32-year-old will look to excite in Australia, where officials are calling him one of the nation's biggest signings.

What has been said?

"It’s a fantastic opportunity to try a new challenge," Sturridge said in a statement posted to the club's official website.

"When the opportunity came about, it felt like the right thing to do, to take my talent somewhere where I can enjoy my football in a competitive league and try and help the team be as successful as they possibly can be.