The 20-year-old is expected to touchdown in Australia on Thursday after signing a four-and-a-half year deal with Scottish Premier League giants, Celtic.

A pre-match presentation and a pitch side interview with the rising star will give Mariners’ fans an opportunity to farewell the player ahead of the top of the table clash with Adelaide United. Former team-mates are signing one of his kits today.

Rogic last played for the Mariners just after Christmas, when he received a straight red and a three-match ban following the team’s 1-0 loss to Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

Celtic confirmed overnight the player had secured a work permit, finalising his move to the SPL after just 28 professional games.  It is believed he qualified under “exceptional talent” status.

“The highly-rated youngster will now return to Australia to complete some final paperwork before returning to Glasgow and getting his Hoops career underway,” the club’s website said.

His arrival in Scotland captured the imagination of local media and fans with the UK’s Daily Mail referring to his “formidable reputation both as an athlete and for his ability to unlock defences”.

Scottish Television has been following his story closely, looking at his rapid rise from obscurity to one of eight winners of Nike’s The Chance football talent search and his recent introduction to the Socceroos.

Rogic flew to Spain earlier this month to train with Neil Lennon’s squad, sparking interest from English Premier League clubs Fulham, Reading and Queens Park Rangers before committing to Celtic for a reported $750,000.

He has been a key figure in the Mariners Premiership title-defence. The club currently sits top of the league ladder – just three points clear of John Kosmina’s Reds.

Central Coast Mariners Chairman Peter Turnbull last week told the club’s website that Rogic’s move to the SPL highlighted the elite development environment provided by the Gosford outfit.

“The systems we have in place from youth development through to the first team under the astute guidance of Graham Arnold – who did a tremendous job with Tommy – provide the best opportunity in Australia for young players to take the next step in their careers,” Turnbull said.

“Fundamentally, this is why we are the club of choice for many of Australia’s best young players, and we are confident our production line, and subsequently our first team, will continue to prosper."