The 31-year-old joins the Sky Blues after making 24 appearances and scoring six goals for Melbourne Heart last term.

Garcia's signing adds to Sydney's attacking options, which already include marquee man Alessandro Del Piero, as well as Socceroos Brett Emerton and Nicky Carle and young stars Corey Gameiro and Joel Chianese.

The Perth-born winger/striker, who was also linked with Glory during the off-season, has Premier League experience having spent time with Hull City, Colchester United, Leyton Orient and West Ham during more than a decade in the UK.

Garcia said he was excited to be joining the Sky Blues and linking up with several big names.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Sydney FC,” Garcia said. “Sydney FC is a big club with big expectations and that’s something I thrive on.

"To be playing alongside players like Alessandro Del Piero, Brett Emerton and Nick Carle will be a fantastic experience for me and something I’m very much looking forward to.

“I can’t wait to start pre season training with the team and I look forward to working hard with the rest of the boys to win a spot and then helping Sydney FC push for success this season.”

Sydney coach Frank Farina said Garcia was the right kind of fit for Sydney, labelling him a winner.

“Richie is a great addition to the Sydney FC squad for the 2013/14 season,” Farina said. 

“He is a proven performer at the highest levels of the game, has played English Premier League and been to a World Cup.

"He did well last year in the A-League and he fits in with what we are trying to implement and achieve at Sydney FC this season.

“Richie is a leader and a winner on and off the pitch and they are important ingredients when looking at who we bring to Sydney FC.

"He can play as a striker or a midfielder and I think he will suit our style of game just perfectly.”