The move Marco Tilio rejected to head for Rapid Vienna
He spent last season back in his homeland and Melbourne City conceded they couldn't persuade Tilio to return Down Under.
Melbourne City Director of Football, Michael Petrillo stated: "Marco has been a tremendous player for our Club - not just for what he's produced on the pitch, but also for the way he's conducted himself as a professional.
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"He's played a major role across two successful stints with City and we've all enjoyed watching him develop into one of the country's brightest attacking talents.
"While we were keen to extend his stay and continued discussions with Celtic, we fully support Marco's ambition to once again challenge himself in Europe.
"We thank him for everything he's contributed to Melbourne City and wish him every success in the next stage of his career."
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