McManaman, 29, has spent more than a decade in the Premier League and the English league and will bolster the offensive actions of Victory – led by Marco Rojas and Robbie Kruse – as the four-time champions try to bounce back from a terrible 2019/20 season
Originally part of Everton’s youth system, McManaman had a long career at Wigan Athletic – including being named man of the match in his 2013 FA Cup final victory over Manchester City
He has represented England at the Under-20 level and has worked in West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland and, more recently, Luton Town
« Callum is a very experienced player who has played on the biggest stage of the world’s toughest club competition, the English Premier League, » said Victory coach Grant Brebner
« Callum works hard both ways and at only 29 has a lot of good football ahead of him
« There is no doubt that Callum is a very talented player, but he also brings leadership and a thirst for success
« He will play an important role in driving the standards of our playgroup on and off the pitch »
McManaman has obtained his visa and travel exemption and is expected to arrive in Melbourne in the coming weeks
« They are a proud club with a huge fan base and we all want to help get Victory back on the table, » McManaman said
« It’s going to take a lot of work, but I can’t wait to get started with Grant »
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