IT was his reference that helped guide Daniel Sturridge towards Australian football, and now former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler has backed his compatriot to set the A-League alight.
Perth Glory’s coup in signing Sturridge – announced to acclaim on Friday - came on the back of a lengthy text exchange between him and Fowler in the days before, with the latter uniquely placed to offer insight gleaned from his own stint in the A-League – including a year at Glory.
WITH glowing references from both an English Premier League legend and a former Liverpool teammate, Daniel Sturridge was sold on an A-League move.
Perth Glory announced the signature of the 32-year-old former England international on Friday, with the deal sending shockwaves around the league.
The entire process took less than two weeks, with Perth Glory CEO Tony Pignata pitching the move to Sturridge and his management after Glory Football Operations Manager Terry McFlynn notified the club chief of the striker’s availability.
IT’S one of the best signings in A-League history in the eyes of Perth Glory goalkeeper Brad Jones, who is still pinching himself after his new club announced the signature of former Liverpool, Chelsea and England star Daniel Sturridge.
The pair shared a dressing room once before as Liverpool teammates between 2013-15.
PERTH Glory have completed the sensational signing of former Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge ahead of the 2021/22 A-League season.
The 32-year-old says it's "a fantastic opportunity to try a new challenge" in Australia as he puts pen to paper on a one-year deal with Richard Garcia's side.