Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury is suing the former boss of a failed A-League club, claiming he misappropriated more than $2 million when he managed the premiership player's finances.

Pendlebury, 37, has launched a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Victoria against Jason Sourasis, a former AFL player agent and businessman who went on to take the top job at Western United FC before the club financially collapsed.

Court documents filed on behalf of the Collingwood star claim that in February this year, Pendlebury realised $2,148,900 had been transferred out of his investment account by Mr Sourasis, who had been working as his financial adviser since 2013.

Pendlebury claimed the money was "improperly withdrawn" without his knowledge or authorisation into accounts associated with Mr Sourasi

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