World Cup-chasing Socceroo Hrustic seals club move
Hrustic, one of Australia's most gifted attacking midfielders, has joined the Eredivisie club on a one-year deal after previously playing there on loan in 2024.
Between club moves that haven't worked out and bad injuries, Hrustic's national team minutes have been limited in recent years.
The 29-year-old, who most recently played at Italian club Salernitana, has not featured for the national team since last October.
"Heracles Almelo was fantastic last year after I went through a very difficult period at Hellas Verona due to an injury," Hrustic said in an interview on Heracles' website.
"I've never forgotten what the people in Almelo did for me. After talking with manager Bas Sibum, I was even more enthusiastic about returning. He wants to play energetic football, and that suits me.
"My first priority is to be happy here again and also play many high-level matches. That's good for Heracles Almelo and good for me.
"I want to be in top shape for the World Cup with Australia in a year."
In his previous stint with the Dutch club, Hrustic made 14 appearances and scored one goal.
Hrustic follows dynamic left-back Jordy Bos who last week signed with Dutch powerhouse Feyenoord until 2029.
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