Cork City have announced the signing of former Manchester United, Celtic and Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller.

The Ireland international has recently been plying his trade in the Australian A-League and was a member of the Brisbane roar side which won the 2014 grand final.

But now the 33-year-old is returning to Leeside where he started his career, he said: “I am delighted to be returning home. I will be proud to wear the Cork City jersey and do what I can for the team in front of all my family and friends.

"I am best mates with Mark McNulty; I played with both him and Colin Healy since Under 16s and have lots of good memories. I also know Billy Dennehy who I played with at Sunderland."

Cork City boss John Caulfield was pleased with his new signing, he said: "We are delighted to sign Liam. Something developed over the last few weeks and it is a real marquee signing for us to get a player of Liam's quality; he has been playing at the highest level in Australia, winning a league medal there last May.

“Having a Cork lad like Liam coming home is a major signing and a big boost for us at the start of pre-season. We are all looking forward to Liam coming in, we all know how good a player he is and it is a fantastic signing for us.

“He has played in Europe with Celtic and Man United, and of course he has played internationally with Ireland as well, so he has huge experience, but, most importantly for me, he is still in peak condition, still at the top of his game and full of energy.

“His all round strengths mean he is going to be a fantastic addition to the squad and we are all looking forward to seeing him in training soon.”