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Socceroos star Tom Rogic received a hero’s farewell from Celtic as the Hoops won the Scottish Premiership earlier this year.
His run with the Scottish juggernauts had resulted in seven Scottish championships, five League Cups and five Scottish FA Cups, with the Aussie featuring 272 times for Celtic between 2013 and 2022.
After refusing a call up the national team as the Socceroos qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar citing personal reasons, the worry set in for Australian football fans.
Many saw Rogic slipping into a quiet retirement with most showing genuine concern for his physical and mental wellbeing.
After being spotted back Down Under as a free agent many speculated about a possible A-League return at 29 years of age, however, these rumours were downplayed as interest from EPL side Everton gathered pace.
When these rumours subsided, the media and the press expressed increased concern about the Socceroos star’s health after seven years away from Australia, including a pandemic period, seemed to take its toll on the talented attacking midfielder.
The angst of this problematic situation was dashed as West Bromwich Albion announced the dynamic midfield presence as their latest signing on a one-year deal, as West Brom seek promotion back to the Premier League after a stumbling start to the 2022/23 Championship season.
In a statement released by the club, manager Steve Bruce admired Tom’s professionalism going onto say that he “is a proven top-quality player” and a “serial winner”. Rogic added that he was looking forward to a “change of scenery and a fresh challenge”.
Rogic has become a household name in Australian football, amassing 51 caps and 8 goals for the Socceroos, representing his country at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and 2019 Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Rogic joins countrymen Riley McGree (Middlesborough), Kenny Dougall (Blackpool), Harry Souttar (Stoke City) and Bailey Wright (Sunderland) in competing for the opportunity to play in the world’s most watched football league.
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