Sydney FC have pounced on former Western United captain Ben Garuccio after the left-back became a free agent.

Garuccio, 30, has joined the Sky Blues on a two-year deal, following winger Abel Walatee in signing with the A-League Men powerhouse.

The full-back had signed a new two-year contract with United in July, but they were unable to register his contract due to a FIFA registration ban.

United were later placed into hibernation for the upcoming A-League Men and Women's seasons as they continue to fight both a court-imposed wind-up order and the withdrawal of their licence.

It meant all their players became free agents, with clubs clamouring to sign the best of the bunch.

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) is also pushing for salary cap exemptions to allow players suddenly made

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