The left-sided player, who won a championship with Central Coast Mariners in 2012/2013 has established a reputation as one of the best full backs in the competition.

The 34-year-old defender passed his medical at City Football Academy on Wednesday and joined the A-League group in training on Friday ahead of City’s Round of 16 fixture against the Brisbane Strikers in the Westfield FFA Cup.

Rose becomes the second player signed this week, following the acquisition of Guest marquee Tim Cahill.