Cameron Burgess eager to impress for Swansea City as he chases World Cup dream
Burgess played in the Premier League last season for Ipswich Town, who after just a year back in the top flight following promotion at the end of the 2023-24 campaign were relegated.
It meant a return to second-tier Championship football for the 29-year-old centre-back, but rather than remain with the Tractor Boys, Burgess left Ipswich to join Wales-based outfit Swansea City on a three-season deal.
'It was a difficult decision,' Burgess told Swans TV.
'I loved my time there, and success in football is a tough thing to find, and we did that.
'The attractive thing about coming here is trying to replicate that. It was a big decision, but one I think I've got right.
'It's a big season ahead for Swansea but for me personally as well.'
A good campaign with the Swans will go a long way towards ensuring Burgess plays at a World Cup for the first time in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Socceroos secured World Cup qualification in June with wins over Japan and Saudi Arabia, with Burgess starting in both games.
'To get that (qualifying) ticked off is a great achievement for the squad and the country,' he said.
'You can park that a little bit for the start of the season and make sure we (Swansea) get off to a good start here, but I need to be playing well for both things, for Swansea to do well and to get myself in the World Cup squad.'
Swansea kicks off its new season on Sunday morning (AEST) at Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough, whose squad includes three Australians – Riley McGree, Sam Silvera and Tom Glover.
Midfielder McGree is facing a fitness battle to be considered for selection after not playing in his side's 2-2 weekend trial draw with Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna due to muscle tightness.
However, former Central Coast Mariners attacking weapon Silvera played in the friendly, with his performance – which included an assist – impressing recently appointed Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards.
'Sammy's been great,' Edwards told Boro Live.
'He's worked really hard. We had a good conversation early on in pre-season, and he said to me how much he wants to be here, and I said 'the opportunity's there for you'.
'He's worked tirelessly. I've been delighted with him.'
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